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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,243.41, 462,635.91 and 184,340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,243.41, 462,635.91 and 184,340.41 is: 254,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,243.41 : 462,635.91 = 184,340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,243.41/462,635.91 = 184,340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,243.41x = 462,635.91 × 184,340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,243.41x = 85,282,493,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282,493,330.12/335,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,389.77

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