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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,244.51, 464,014.65 and 183,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,244.51, 464,014.65 and 183,279.92 is: 252,924.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,244.51 : 464,014.65 = 183,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,244.51/464,014.65 = 183,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,244.51x = 464,014.65 × 183,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,244.51x = 85,044,567,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,044,567,014.43/336,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,924.77

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