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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,046.48, 462,365.64 and 184,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,046.48, 462,365.64 and 184,153.20 is: 254,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,046.48 : 462,365.64 = 184,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,046.48/462,365.64 = 184,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,046.48x = 462,365.64 × 184,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,046.48x = 85,146,112,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,112,176.05/335,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,132.24

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