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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,051.73, 462,372.89 and 184,158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,051.73, 462,372.89 and 184,158.45 is: 254,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,051.73 : 462,372.89 = 184,158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,051.73/462,372.89 = 184,158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,051.73x = 462,372.89 × 184,158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,051.73x = 85,149,873,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,149,873,823.63/335,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,139.48

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