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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,170.92, 462,544.10 and 184,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,170.92, 462,544.10 and 184,268.20 is: 254,294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,170.92 : 462,544.10 = 184,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,170.92/462,544.10 = 184,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,170.92x = 462,544.10 × 184,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,170.92x = 85,232,168,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,232,168,727.62/335,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,294.64

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