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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,427.08, 464,280.51 and 183,477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,427.08, 464,280.51 and 183,477.87 is: 253,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,427.08 : 464,280.51 = 183,477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,427.08/464,280.51 = 183,477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,427.08x = 464,280.51 × 183,477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,427.08x = 85,185,197,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,185,197,407.50/336,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,205.53

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