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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,288.61, 462,689.06 and 184,385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,288.61, 462,689.06 and 184,385.61 is: 254,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,288.61 : 462,689.06 = 184,385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,288.61/462,689.06 = 184,385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,288.61x = 462,689.06 × 184,385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,288.61x = 85,313,203,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,313,203,646.50/335,288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,447.07

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