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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,031, 462,342.78 and 184,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,031, 462,342.78 and 184,128 is: 254,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,031 : 462,342.78 = 184,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,031/462,342.78 = 184,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,031x = 462,342.78 × 184,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,031x = 85,130,251,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,130,251,395.84/335,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,096.64

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