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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,244.54, 462,637.45 and 184,341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,244.54, 462,637.45 and 184,341.54 is: 254,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,244.54 : 462,637.45 = 184,341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,244.54/462,637.45 = 184,341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,244.54x = 462,637.45 × 184,341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,244.54x = 85,283,299,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283,299,994.67/335,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,391.32

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