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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,061, 462,384.18 and 184,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,061, 462,384.18 and 184,158 is: 254,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,061 : 462,384.18 = 184,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,061/462,384.18 = 184,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,061x = 462,384.18 × 184,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,061x = 85,151,745,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151,745,820.44/335,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,138.04

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