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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,296.86, 462,700.44 and 184,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,296.86, 462,700.44 and 184,393.86 is: 254,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,296.86 : 462,700.44 = 184,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,296.86/462,700.44 = 184,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,296.86x = 462,700.44 × 184,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,296.86x = 85,319,120,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319,120,155.30/335,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,458.45

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