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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,456, 462,929.28 and 184,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,456, 462,929.28 and 184,549.76 is: 254,678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,456 : 462,929.28 = 184,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,456/462,929.28 = 184,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,456x = 462,929.28 × 184,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,456x = 85,433,487,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,433,487,520.97/335,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,678.67

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