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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,362.08, 462,789.92 and 184,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,362.08, 462,789.92 and 184,459.04 is: 254,548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,362.08 : 462,789.92 = 184,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,362.08/462,789.92 = 184,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,362.08x = 462,789.92 × 184,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,362.08x = 85,365,784,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,365,784,364.88/335,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,548.11

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