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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,268.16, 462,682.40 and 184,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,268.16, 462,682.40 and 184,379.20 is: 254,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,268.16 : 462,682.40 = 184,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,268.16/462,682.40 = 184,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,268.16x = 462,682.40 × 184,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,268.16x = 85,309,010,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,309,010,766.08/335,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,450.08

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