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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,215.59, 462,597.46 and 184,312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,215.59, 462,597.46 and 184,312.59 is: 254,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,215.59 : 462,597.46 = 184,312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,215.59/462,597.46 = 184,312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,215.59x = 462,597.46 × 184,312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,215.59x = 85,262,535,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,262,535,980.02/335,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,351.34

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