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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,296.11, 462,699.40 and 184,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,296.11, 462,699.40 and 184,393.11 is: 254,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,296.11 : 462,699.40 = 184,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,296.11/462,699.40 = 184,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,296.11x = 462,699.40 × 184,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,296.11x = 85,318,581,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318,581,361.13/335,296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,457.41

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