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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,243.54, 462,636.07 and 184,340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,243.54, 462,636.07 and 184,340.54 is: 254,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,243.54 : 462,636.07 = 184,340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,243.54/462,636.07 = 184,340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,243.54x = 462,636.07 × 184,340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,243.54x = 85,282,583,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282,583,663.02/335,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,389.94

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