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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,033, 462,345.54 and 184,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,033, 462,345.54 and 184,130 is: 254,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,033 : 462,345.54 = 184,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,033/462,345.54 = 184,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,033x = 462,345.54 × 184,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,033x = 85,131,684,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131,684,280.20/335,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,099.40

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