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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,271.44, 462,662.52 and 184,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,271.44, 462,662.52 and 184,367.36 is: 254,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,271.44 : 462,662.52 = 184,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,271.44/462,662.52 = 184,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,271.44x = 462,662.52 × 184,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,271.44x = 85,299,867,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299,867,383.35/335,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,420.32

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