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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,962, 462,247.80 and 184,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,962, 462,247.80 and 184,060.08 is: 254,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,962 : 462,247.80 = 184,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,962/462,247.80 = 184,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,962x = 462,247.80 × 184,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,962x = 85,081,367,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,081,367,047.82/334,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,003.04

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