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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,036, 462,349.68 and 184,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,036, 462,349.68 and 184,133 is: 254,103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,036 : 462,349.68 = 184,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,036/462,349.68 = 184,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,036x = 462,349.68 × 184,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,036x = 85,133,833,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,133,833,627.44/335,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,103.54

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