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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,291.11, 462,692.50 and 184,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,291.11, 462,692.50 and 184,388.11 is: 254,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,291.11 : 462,692.50 = 184,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,291.11/462,692.50 = 184,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,291.11x = 462,692.50 × 184,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,291.11x = 85,314,995,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,314,995,586.18/335,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,450.51

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