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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,169.92, 462,542.72 and 184,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,169.92, 462,542.72 and 184,267.20 is: 254,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,169.92 : 462,542.72 = 184,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,169.92/462,542.72 = 184,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,169.92x = 462,542.72 × 184,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,169.92x = 85,231,451,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,231,451,894.78/335,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,293.26

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