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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,466, 462,943.08 and 184,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,466, 462,943.08 and 184,563 is: 254,696.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,466 : 462,943.08 = 184,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,466/462,943.08 = 184,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,466x = 462,943.08 × 184,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,466x = 85,442,163,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,442,163,674.04/335,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,696.94

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