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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,461.50, 462,936.87 and 184,555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,461.50, 462,936.87 and 184,555.26 is: 254,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,461.50 : 462,936.87 = 184,555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,461.50/462,936.87 = 184,555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,461.50x = 462,936.87 × 184,555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,461.50x = 85,437,434,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,437,434,406.44/335,461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,686.26

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