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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,034, 462,346.92 and 184,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,034, 462,346.92 and 184,131 is: 254,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,034 : 462,346.92 = 184,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,034/462,346.92 = 184,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,034x = 462,346.92 × 184,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,034x = 85,132,400,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,132,400,726.52/335,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,100.78

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