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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,052.30, 462,366.81 and 184,146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,052.30, 462,366.81 and 184,146.06 is: 254,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,052.30 : 462,366.81 = 184,146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,052.30/462,366.81 = 184,146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,052.30x = 462,366.81 × 184,146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,052.30x = 85,143,026,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,143,026,336.27/335,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,118.61

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