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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,401.04, 462,843.96 and 184,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,401.04, 462,843.96 and 184,498.04 is: 254,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,401.04 : 462,843.96 = 184,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,401.04/462,843.96 = 184,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,401.04x = 462,843.96 × 184,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,401.04x = 85,393,803,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,393,803,445.84/335,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,602.08

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