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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,318.96, 462,748.92 and 184,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,318.96, 462,748.92 and 184,419.92 is: 254,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,318.96 : 462,748.92 = 184,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,318.96/462,748.92 = 184,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,318.96x = 462,748.92 × 184,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,318.96x = 85,340,118,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,340,118,806.49/335,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,504.30

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