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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,049, 462,367.62 and 184,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,049, 462,367.62 and 184,146 is: 254,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,049 : 462,367.62 = 184,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,049/462,367.62 = 184,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,049x = 462,367.62 × 184,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,049x = 85,143,147,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,143,147,752.52/335,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,121.48

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