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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,716.31, 464,671.22 and 183,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,716.31, 464,671.22 and 183,755.71 is: 253,584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,716.31 : 464,671.22 = 183,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,716.31/464,671.22 = 183,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,716.31x = 464,671.22 × 183,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,716.31x = 85,385,989,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385,989,947.67/336,716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,584.36

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