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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,348.92, 462,772.26 and 184,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,348.92, 462,772.26 and 184,446.04 is: 254,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,348.92 : 462,772.26 = 184,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,348.92/462,772.26 = 184,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,348.92x = 462,772.26 × 184,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,348.92x = 85,356,510,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356,510,778.85/335,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,530.45

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