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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,437.92, 462,926.88 and 184,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,437.92, 462,926.88 and 184,544.64 is: 254,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,437.92 : 462,926.88 = 184,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,437.92/462,926.88 = 184,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,437.92x = 462,926.88 × 184,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,437.92x = 85,430,674,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,430,674,415.92/335,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,684.01

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