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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,966.80, 462,248.94 and 184,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,966.80, 462,248.94 and 184,060.56 is: 254,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,966.80 : 462,248.94 = 184,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,966.80/462,248.94 = 184,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,966.80x = 462,248.94 × 184,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,966.80x = 85,081,798,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,081,798,755.81/334,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,000.69

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