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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,161.32, 462,534.50 and 184,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,161.32, 462,534.50 and 184,269.80 is: 254,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,161.32 : 462,534.50 = 184,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,161.32/462,534.50 = 184,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,161.32x = 462,534.50 × 184,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,161.32x = 85,231,139,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,231,139,808.10/335,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,298.85

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