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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,317.96, 462,747.54 and 184,418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,317.96, 462,747.54 and 184,418.92 is: 254,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,317.96 : 462,747.54 = 184,418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,317.96/462,747.54 = 184,418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,317.96x = 462,747.54 × 184,418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,317.96x = 85,339,401,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,339,401,559.46/335,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,502.92

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