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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,195.42, 462,569.69 and 184,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,195.42, 462,569.69 and 184,292.42 is: 254,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,195.42 : 462,569.69 = 184,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,195.42/462,569.69 = 184,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,195.42x = 462,569.69 × 184,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,195.42x = 85,248,087,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248,087,588.75/335,195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,323.55

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