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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,534.96, 463,038.24 and 184,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,534.96, 463,038.24 and 184,631.96 is: 254,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,534.96 : 463,038.24 = 184,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,534.96/463,038.24 = 184,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,534.96x = 463,038.24 × 184,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,534.96x = 85,491,655,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,491,655,490.96/335,534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,792.10

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