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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,243.73, 464,009.42 and 183,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,243.73, 464,009.42 and 183,280.60 is: 252,923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,243.73 : 464,009.42 = 183,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,243.73/464,009.42 = 183,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,243.73x = 464,009.42 × 183,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,243.73x = 85,043,924,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043,924,201.43/336,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,923.45

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