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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,382.12, 462,808.08 and 184,479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,382.12, 462,808.08 and 184,479.12 is: 254,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,382.12 : 462,808.08 = 184,479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,382.12/462,808.08 = 184,479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,382.12x = 462,808.08 × 184,479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,382.12x = 85,378,427,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,378,427,327.29/335,382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,570.60

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