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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,287.92, 462,688.08 and 184,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,287.92, 462,688.08 and 184,384.92 is: 254,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,287.92 : 462,688.08 = 184,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,287.92/462,688.08 = 184,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,287.92x = 462,688.08 × 184,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,287.92x = 85,312,704,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,312,704,615.75/335,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,446.10

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