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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,250.89, 464,020.18 and 183,290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,250.89, 464,020.18 and 183,290.38 is: 252,937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,250.89 : 464,020.18 = 183,290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,250.89/464,020.18 = 183,290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,250.89x = 464,020.18 × 183,290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,250.89x = 85,050,433,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,050,433,501.59/336,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,937.42

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