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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,245.79, 462,639.19 and 184,342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,245.79, 462,639.19 and 184,342.79 is: 254,393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,245.79 : 462,639.19 = 184,342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,245.79/462,639.19 = 184,342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,245.79x = 462,639.19 × 184,342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,245.79x = 85,284,196,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284,196,273.89/335,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,393.05

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