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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,065.98, 462,392.55 and 184,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,065.98, 462,392.55 and 184,172.70 is: 254,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,065.98 : 462,392.55 = 184,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,065.98/462,392.55 = 184,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,065.98x = 462,392.55 × 184,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,065.98x = 85,160,084,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,160,084,393.39/335,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,159.15

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