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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,999.97, 462,299.96 and 184,096.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,999.97, 462,299.96 and 184,096.97 is: 254,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,999.97 : 462,299.96 = 184,096.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,999.97/462,299.96 = 184,096.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,999.97x = 462,299.96 × 184,096.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,999.97x = 85,108,020,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,108,020,713.94/334,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,053.82

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