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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,059.96, 462,391.50 and 184,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,059.96, 462,391.50 and 184,160.92 is: 254,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,059.96 : 462,391.50 = 184,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,059.96/462,391.50 = 184,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,059.96x = 462,391.50 × 184,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,059.96x = 85,154,444,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,154,444,040.18/335,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,146.88

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