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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,224.72, 462,610.11 and 184,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,224.72, 462,610.11 and 184,321.72 is: 254,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,224.72 : 462,610.11 = 184,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,224.72/462,610.11 = 184,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,224.72x = 462,610.11 × 184,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,224.72x = 85,269,091,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,269,091,164.59/335,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,363.97

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