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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,434.94, 464,278.82 and 183,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,434.94, 464,278.82 and 183,472.72 is: 253,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,434.94 : 464,278.82 = 183,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,434.94/464,278.82 = 183,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,434.94x = 464,278.82 × 183,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,434.94x = 85,182,494,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,182,494,705.03/336,434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,191.58

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