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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,250.60, 462,633.86 and 184,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,250.60, 462,633.86 and 184,346.28 is: 254,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,250.60 : 462,633.86 = 184,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,250.60/462,633.86 = 184,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,250.60x = 462,633.86 × 184,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,250.60x = 85,284,831,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284,831,093.04/335,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,391.29

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