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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,058.96, 462,390.12 and 184,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,058.96, 462,390.12 and 184,159.92 is: 254,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,058.96 : 462,390.12 = 184,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,058.96/462,390.12 = 184,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,058.96x = 462,390.12 × 184,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,058.96x = 85,153,727,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,153,727,507.99/335,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,145.50

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