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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,048, 462,366.24 and 184,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,048, 462,366.24 and 184,145 is: 254,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,048 : 462,366.24 = 184,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,048/462,366.24 = 184,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,048x = 462,366.24 × 184,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,048x = 85,142,431,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,142,431,264.80/335,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,120.10

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