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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,961, 462,246.42 and 184,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,961, 462,246.42 and 184,059.08 is: 254,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,961 : 462,246.42 = 184,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,961/462,246.42 = 184,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,961x = 462,246.42 × 184,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,961x = 85,080,650,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,080,650,798.49/334,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,001.66

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