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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,316.60, 462,736.62 and 184,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,316.60, 462,736.62 and 184,413.60 is: 254,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,316.60 : 462,736.62 = 184,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,316.60/462,736.62 = 184,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,316.60x = 462,736.62 × 184,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,316.60x = 85,334,925,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,334,925,946.03/335,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,490.61

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