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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,885.76, 462,152.96 and 183,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,885.76, 462,152.96 and 183,985.92 is: 253,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,885.76 : 462,152.96 = 183,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,885.76/462,152.96 = 183,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,885.76x = 462,152.96 × 183,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,885.76x = 85,029,637,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029,637,526.32/334,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,906.40

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