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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,864.27, 464,879.73 and 183,908.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,864.27, 464,879.73 and 183,908.91 is: 253,798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,864.27 : 464,879.73 = 183,908.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,864.27/464,879.73 = 183,908.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,864.27x = 464,879.73 × 183,908.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,864.27x = 85,495,524,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,495,524,425.39/336,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,798.14

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