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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,121.94, 462,456.57 and 184,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,121.94, 462,456.57 and 184,217.86 is: 254,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,121.94 : 462,456.57 = 184,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,121.94/462,456.57 = 184,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,121.94x = 462,456.57 × 184,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,121.94x = 85,192,759,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,192,759,668.34/335,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,214.21

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