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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,242.41, 462,634.53 and 184,339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,242.41, 462,634.53 and 184,339.41 is: 254,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,242.41 : 462,634.53 = 184,339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,242.41/462,634.53 = 184,339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,242.41x = 462,634.53 × 184,339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,242.41x = 85,281,773,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281,773,879.68/335,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,388.38

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