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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,992.96, 462,299.04 and 184,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,992.96, 462,299.04 and 184,093.92 is: 254,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,992.96 : 462,299.04 = 184,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,992.96/462,299.04 = 184,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,992.96x = 462,299.04 × 184,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,992.96x = 85,106,442,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,106,442,485.84/334,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,054.42

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