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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,125.20, 462,461.04 and 184,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,125.20, 462,461.04 and 184,221.12 is: 254,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,125.20 : 462,461.04 = 184,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,125.20/462,461.04 = 184,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,125.20x = 462,461.04 × 184,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,125.20x = 85,195,090,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195,090,745.16/335,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,218.69

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