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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,918.83, 464,948.97 and 183,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,918.83, 464,948.97 and 183,958.34 is: 253,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,918.83 : 464,948.97 = 183,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,918.83/464,948.97 = 183,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,918.83x = 464,948.97 × 183,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,918.83x = 85,531,240,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,531,240,705.91/336,918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,863.05

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