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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,294.11, 462,696.64 and 184,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,294.11, 462,696.64 and 184,391.11 is: 254,454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,294.11 : 462,696.64 = 184,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,294.11/462,696.64 = 184,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,294.11x = 462,696.64 × 184,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,294.11x = 85,317,147,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317,147,042.87/335,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,454.65

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