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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,295.86, 462,699.06 and 184,392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,295.86, 462,699.06 and 184,392.86 is: 254,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,295.86 : 462,699.06 = 184,392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,295.86/462,699.06 = 184,392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,295.86x = 462,699.06 × 184,392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,295.86x = 85,318,402,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318,402,992.71/335,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,457.07

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