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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,285.11, 462,684.22 and 184,382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,285.11, 462,684.22 and 184,382.11 is: 254,442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,285.11 : 462,684.22 = 184,382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,285.11/462,684.22 = 184,382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,285.11x = 462,684.22 × 184,382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,285.11x = 85,310,692,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,310,692,747.30/335,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,442.23

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