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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,043, 462,359.34 and 184,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,043, 462,359.34 and 184,140 is: 254,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,043 : 462,359.34 = 184,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,043/462,359.34 = 184,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,043x = 462,359.34 × 184,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,043x = 85,138,848,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,138,848,867.60/335,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,113.20

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