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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,287.38, 464,081.73 and 183,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,287.38, 464,081.73 and 183,325.66 is: 252,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,287.38 : 464,081.73 = 183,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,287.38/464,081.73 = 183,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,287.38x = 464,081.73 × 183,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,287.38x = 85,078,089,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,078,089,446.19/336,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,992.22

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