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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,863.27, 464,878.35 and 183,907.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,863.27, 464,878.35 and 183,907.91 is: 253,796.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,863.27 : 464,878.35 = 183,907.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,863.27/464,878.35 = 183,907.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,863.27x = 464,878.35 × 183,907.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,863.27x = 85,494,803,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,494,803,428.36/336,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,796.75

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