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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,041.48, 462,358.74 and 184,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,041.48, 462,358.74 and 184,148.20 is: 254,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,041.48 : 462,358.74 = 184,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,041.48/462,358.74 = 184,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,041.48x = 462,358.74 × 184,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,041.48x = 85,142,529,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,142,529,725.27/335,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,125.34

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