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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,486.16, 462,977.96 and 184,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,486.16, 462,977.96 and 184,583.44 is: 254,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,486.16 : 462,977.96 = 184,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,486.16/462,977.96 = 184,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,486.16x = 462,977.96 × 184,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,486.16x = 85,458,064,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,458,064,500.98/335,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,729.03

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