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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,358.23, 464,178 and 183,395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,358.23, 464,178 and 183,395.17 is: 253,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,358.23 : 464,178 = 183,395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,358.23/464,178 = 183,395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,358.23x = 464,178 × 183,395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,358.23x = 85,128,003,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128,003,220.26/336,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,087.32

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