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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,948.40, 464,981.88 and 183,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,948.40, 464,981.88 and 183,991.24 is: 253,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,948.40 : 464,981.88 = 183,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,948.40/464,981.88 = 183,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,948.40x = 464,981.88 × 183,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,948.40x = 85,552,592,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,552,592,678.73/336,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,904.14

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