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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,168.52, 462,520.74 and 184,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,168.52, 462,520.74 and 184,264.36 is: 254,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,168.52 : 462,520.74 = 184,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,168.52/462,520.74 = 184,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,168.52x = 462,520.74 × 184,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,168.52x = 85,226,088,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,226,088,142.83/335,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,278.32

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