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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,244.23, 464,003.07 and 183,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,244.23, 464,003.07 and 183,279.06 is: 252,917.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,244.23 : 464,003.07 = 183,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,244.23/464,003.07 = 183,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,244.23x = 464,003.07 × 183,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,244.23x = 85,042,046,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042,046,506.71/336,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,917.49

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