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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,970.91, 462,288.20 and 184,099.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,970.91, 462,288.20 and 184,099.23 is: 254,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,970.91 : 462,288.20 = 184,099.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,970.91/462,288.20 = 184,099.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,970.91x = 462,288.20 × 184,099.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,970.91x = 85,106,900,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,106,900,737.59/334,970.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,072.51

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