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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,457, 462,930.66 and 184,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,457, 462,930.66 and 184,550.76 is: 254,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,457 : 462,930.66 = 184,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,457/462,930.66 = 184,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,457x = 462,930.66 × 184,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,457x = 85,434,205,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434,205,130.30/335,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,680.05

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