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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,052.48, 462,373.92 and 184,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,052.48, 462,373.92 and 184,159.20 is: 254,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,052.48 : 462,373.92 = 184,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,052.48/462,373.92 = 184,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,052.48x = 462,373.92 × 184,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,052.48x = 85,150,411,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150,411,208.06/335,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,140.52

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