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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,966.05, 462,247.91 and 184,059.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,966.05, 462,247.91 and 184,059.81 is: 253,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,966.05 : 462,247.91 = 184,059.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,966.05/462,247.91 = 184,059.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,966.05x = 462,247.91 × 184,059.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,966.05x = 85,081,261,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,081,261,567.20/334,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,999.66

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