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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,193.42, 462,566.93 and 184,290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,193.42, 462,566.93 and 184,290.42 is: 254,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,193.42 : 462,566.93 = 184,290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,193.42/462,566.93 = 184,290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,193.42x = 462,566.93 × 184,290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,193.42x = 85,246,652,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,246,652,886.36/335,193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,320.78

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