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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,977.34, 465,011.40 and 183,986.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,977.34, 465,011.40 and 183,986.06 is: 253,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,977.34 : 465,011.40 = 183,986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,977.34/465,011.40 = 183,986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,977.34x = 465,011.40 × 183,986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,977.34x = 85,555,613,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555,613,016.03/336,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,891.29

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