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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,718.71, 464,674.50 and 183,758.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,718.71, 464,674.50 and 183,758.13 is: 253,587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,718.71 : 464,674.50 = 183,758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,718.71/464,674.50 = 183,758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,718.71x = 464,674.50 × 183,758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,718.71x = 85,387,717,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,387,717,178.69/336,718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,587.68

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