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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,247.08, 462,647.94 and 184,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,247.08, 462,647.94 and 184,343.72 is: 254,398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,247.08 : 462,647.94 = 184,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,247.08/462,647.94 = 184,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,247.08x = 462,647.94 × 184,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,247.08x = 85,286,242,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,286,242,309.94/335,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,398.17

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