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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,281.86, 462,679.74 and 184,378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,281.86, 462,679.74 and 184,378.86 is: 254,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,281.86 : 462,679.74 = 184,378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,281.86/462,679.74 = 184,378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,281.86x = 462,679.74 × 184,378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,281.86x = 85,308,363,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,308,363,006.30/335,281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,437.75

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