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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,983.76, 462,272.36 and 184,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,983.76, 462,272.36 and 184,077.52 is: 254,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,983.76 : 462,272.36 = 184,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,983.76/462,272.36 = 184,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,983.76x = 462,272.36 × 184,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,983.76x = 85,093,949,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,093,949,593.35/334,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,024.10

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