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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,243.67, 464,002.30 and 183,278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,243.67, 464,002.30 and 183,278.49 is: 252,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,243.67 : 464,002.30 = 183,278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,243.67/464,002.30 = 183,278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,243.67x = 464,002.30 × 183,278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,243.67x = 85,041,640,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041,640,900.53/336,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,916.70

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