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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,040.96, 462,356.80 and 184,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,040.96, 462,356.80 and 184,147.68 is: 254,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,040.96 : 462,356.80 = 184,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,040.96/462,356.80 = 184,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,040.96x = 462,356.80 × 184,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,040.96x = 85,141,932,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,141,932,052.22/335,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,123.95

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