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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,152.96, 462,499.32 and 184,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,152.96, 462,499.32 and 184,248.88 is: 254,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,152.96 : 462,499.32 = 184,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,152.96/462,499.32 = 184,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,152.96x = 462,499.32 × 184,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,152.96x = 85,214,981,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214,981,710.76/335,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,256.99

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