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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,244.41, 462,637.29 and 184,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,244.41, 462,637.29 and 184,341.41 is: 254,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,244.41 : 462,637.29 = 184,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,244.41/462,637.29 = 184,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,244.41x = 462,637.29 × 184,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,244.41x = 85,283,210,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283,210,357.18/335,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,391.15

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