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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,349.92, 462,773.64 and 184,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,349.92, 462,773.64 and 184,447.04 is: 254,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,349.92 : 462,773.64 = 184,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,349.92/462,773.64 = 184,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,349.92x = 462,773.64 × 184,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,349.92x = 85,357,228,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,357,228,088.03/335,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,531.83

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