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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,249.62, 464,017.56 and 183,286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,249.62, 464,017.56 and 183,286.50 is: 252,931.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,249.62 : 464,017.56 = 183,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,249.62/464,017.56 = 183,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,249.62x = 464,017.56 × 183,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,249.62x = 85,048,154,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,048,154,510.94/336,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,931.60

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