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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,293.92, 462,696.36 and 184,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,293.92, 462,696.36 and 184,390.92 is: 254,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,293.92 : 462,696.36 = 184,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,293.92/462,696.36 = 184,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,293.92x = 462,696.36 × 184,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,293.92x = 85,317,007,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317,007,501.05/335,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,454.38

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