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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,974.84, 462,259.94 and 184,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,974.84, 462,259.94 and 184,068.60 is: 254,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,974.84 : 462,259.94 = 184,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,974.84/462,259.94 = 184,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,974.84x = 462,259.94 × 184,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,974.84x = 85,087,539,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,087,539,991.88/334,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,011.73

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