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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,533.62, 464,419.36 and 183,572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,533.62, 464,419.36 and 183,572.49 is: 253,331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,533.62 : 464,419.36 = 183,572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,533.62/464,419.36 = 183,572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,533.62x = 464,419.36 × 183,572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,533.62x = 85,254,621,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,254,621,262.36/336,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,331.66

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