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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,298.36, 462,702.51 and 184,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,298.36, 462,702.51 and 184,395.36 is: 254,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,298.36 : 462,702.51 = 184,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,298.36/462,702.51 = 184,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,298.36x = 462,702.51 × 184,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,298.36x = 85,320,195,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,320,195,904.35/335,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,460.52

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