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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,246.91, 462,640.74 and 184,343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,246.91, 462,640.74 and 184,343.91 is: 254,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,246.91 : 462,640.74 = 184,343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,246.91/462,640.74 = 184,343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,246.91x = 462,640.74 × 184,343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,246.91x = 85,285,002,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285,002,936.89/335,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,394.60

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