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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,243.60, 464,002.22 and 183,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,243.60, 464,002.22 and 183,278.43 is: 252,916.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,243.60 : 464,002.22 = 183,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,243.60/464,002.22 = 183,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,243.60x = 464,002.22 × 183,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,243.60x = 85,041,597,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041,597,481.72/336,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,916.63

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