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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,243.62, 464,009.28 and 183,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,243.62, 464,009.28 and 183,280.49 is: 252,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,243.62 : 464,009.28 = 183,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,243.62/464,009.28 = 183,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,243.62x = 464,009.28 × 183,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,243.62x = 85,043,847,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043,847,805.65/336,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,923.30

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