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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,042.48, 462,360.12 and 184,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,042.48, 462,360.12 and 184,149.20 is: 254,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,042.48 : 462,360.12 = 184,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,042.48/462,360.12 = 184,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,042.48x = 462,360.12 × 184,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,042.48x = 85,143,246,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,143,246,209.90/335,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,126.72

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