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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,242.97, 462,635.30 and 184,339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,242.97, 462,635.30 and 184,339.97 is: 254,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,242.97 : 462,635.30 = 184,339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,242.97/462,635.30 = 184,339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,242.97x = 462,635.30 × 184,339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,242.97x = 85,282,177,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282,177,205.50/335,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,389.16

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