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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,245.51, 464,016.02 and 183,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,245.51, 464,016.02 and 183,280.92 is: 252,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,245.51 : 464,016.02 = 183,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,245.51/464,016.02 = 183,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,245.51x = 464,016.02 × 183,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,245.51x = 85,045,283,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,045,283,040.34/336,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,926.15

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