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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,131.44, 462,469.68 and 184,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,131.44, 462,469.68 and 184,227.36 is: 254,227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,131.44 : 462,469.68 = 184,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,131.44/462,469.68 = 184,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,131.44x = 462,469.68 × 184,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,131.44x = 85,199,568,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,199,568,226.44/335,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,227.32

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