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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,121.19, 462,455.53 and 184,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,121.19, 462,455.53 and 184,217.11 is: 254,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,121.19 : 462,455.53 = 184,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,121.19/462,455.53 = 184,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,121.19x = 462,455.53 × 184,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,121.19x = 85,192,221,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,192,221,240.12/335,121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,213.17

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