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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,295.92, 462,699.12 and 184,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,295.92, 462,699.12 and 184,392.92 is: 254,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,295.92 : 462,699.12 = 184,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,295.92/462,699.12 = 184,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,295.92x = 462,699.12 × 184,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,295.92x = 85,318,441,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318,441,818.23/335,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,457.14

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