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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,992.50, 462,289.66 and 184,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,992.50, 462,289.66 and 184,089.50 is: 254,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,992.50 : 462,289.66 = 184,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,992.50/462,289.66 = 184,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,992.50x = 462,289.66 × 184,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,992.50x = 85,102,672,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,102,672,364.57/334,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,043.52

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