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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,451, 462,922.38 and 184,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,451, 462,922.38 and 184,544.76 is: 254,671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,451 : 462,922.38 = 184,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,451/462,922.38 = 184,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,451x = 462,922.38 × 184,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,451x = 85,429,899,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,429,899,515.73/335,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,671.77

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