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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,461, 462,936.18 and 184,554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,461, 462,936.18 and 184,554.76 is: 254,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,461 : 462,936.18 = 184,554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,461/462,936.18 = 184,554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,461x = 462,936.18 × 184,554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,461x = 85,437,075,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,437,075,595.22/335,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,685.57

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