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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,484.16, 462,975.20 and 184,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,484.16, 462,975.20 and 184,581.44 is: 254,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,484.16 : 462,975.20 = 184,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,484.16/462,975.20 = 184,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,484.16x = 462,975.20 × 184,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,484.16x = 85,456,629,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,456,629,100.29/335,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,726.27

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