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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,113.94, 462,445.53 and 184,209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,113.94, 462,445.53 and 184,209.86 is: 254,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,113.94 : 462,445.53 = 184,209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,113.94/462,445.53 = 184,209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,113.94x = 462,445.53 × 184,209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,113.94x = 85,187,026,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,187,026,338.93/335,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,203.17

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