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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,200.14, 462,576.72 and 184,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,200.14, 462,576.72 and 184,297.14 is: 254,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,200.14 : 462,576.72 = 184,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,200.14/462,576.72 = 184,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,200.14x = 462,576.72 × 184,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,200.14x = 85,251,566,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,251,566,526.58/335,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,330.34

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