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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,046.98, 462,366.34 and 184,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,046.98, 462,366.34 and 184,153.70 is: 254,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,046.98 : 462,366.34 = 184,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,046.98/462,366.34 = 184,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,046.98x = 462,366.34 × 184,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,046.98x = 85,146,472,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,472,266.46/335,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,132.93

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