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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,287.86, 462,688.02 and 184,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,287.86, 462,688.02 and 184,384.86 is: 254,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,287.86 : 462,688.02 = 184,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,287.86/462,688.02 = 184,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,287.86x = 462,688.02 × 184,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,287.86x = 85,312,665,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,312,665,791.38/335,287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,446.03

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