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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,111.94, 462,442.77 and 184,207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,111.94, 462,442.77 and 184,207.86 is: 254,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,111.94 : 462,442.77 = 184,207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,111.94/462,442.77 = 184,207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,111.94x = 462,442.77 × 184,207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,111.94x = 85,185,593,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,185,593,034.17/335,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,200.41

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