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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,389.04, 462,827.22 and 184,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,389.04, 462,827.22 and 184,486.04 is: 254,585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,389.04 : 462,827.22 = 184,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,389.04/462,827.22 = 184,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,389.04x = 462,827.22 × 184,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,389.04x = 85,385,161,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385,161,022.01/335,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,585.42

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