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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,169.52, 462,522.12 and 184,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,169.52, 462,522.12 and 184,265.36 is: 254,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,169.52 : 462,522.12 = 184,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,169.52/462,522.12 = 184,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,169.52x = 462,522.12 × 184,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,169.52x = 85,226,804,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,226,804,949.76/335,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,279.70

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