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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,118.44, 462,451.74 and 184,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,118.44, 462,451.74 and 184,214.36 is: 254,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,118.44 : 462,451.74 = 184,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,118.44/462,451.74 = 184,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,118.44x = 462,451.74 × 184,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,118.44x = 85,190,251,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,190,251,314.99/335,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,209.38

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