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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,297.11, 462,700.78 and 184,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,297.11, 462,700.78 and 184,394.11 is: 254,458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,297.11 : 462,700.78 = 184,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,297.11/462,700.78 = 184,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,297.11x = 462,700.78 × 184,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,297.11x = 85,319,298,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319,298,524.41/335,297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,458.79

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