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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,272.86, 462,667.41 and 184,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,272.86, 462,667.41 and 184,369.86 is: 254,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,272.86 : 462,667.41 = 184,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,272.86/462,667.41 = 184,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,272.86x = 462,667.41 × 184,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,272.86x = 85,301,925,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,301,925,608.26/335,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,425.38

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