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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,854.49, 464,852.25 and 183,895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,854.49, 464,852.25 and 183,895.71 is: 253,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,854.49 : 464,852.25 = 183,895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,854.49/464,852.25 = 183,895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,854.49x = 464,852.25 × 183,895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,854.49x = 85,484,334,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484,334,558.85/336,854.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,772.29

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