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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,195.52, 462,558 and 184,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,195.52, 462,558 and 184,291.36 is: 254,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,195.52 : 462,558 = 184,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,195.52/462,558 = 184,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,195.52x = 462,558 × 184,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,195.52x = 85,245,442,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245,442,898.88/335,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,315.58

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