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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,261.94, 462,661.44 and 184,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,261.94, 462,661.44 and 184,358.94 is: 254,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,261.94 : 462,661.44 = 184,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,261.94/462,661.44 = 184,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,261.94x = 462,661.44 × 184,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,261.94x = 85,295,772,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295,772,657.27/335,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,415.32

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