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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,412.08, 462,867.72 and 184,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,412.08, 462,867.72 and 184,508.08 is: 254,620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,412.08 : 462,867.72 = 184,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,412.08/462,867.72 = 184,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,412.08x = 462,867.72 × 184,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,412.08x = 85,402,834,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,402,834,311.18/335,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,620.63

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