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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,587.78, 463,111.20 and 184,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,587.78, 463,111.20 and 184,684.78 is: 254,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,587.78 : 463,111.20 = 184,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,587.78/463,111.20 = 184,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,587.78x = 463,111.20 × 184,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,587.78x = 85,529,590,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,529,590,087.54/335,587.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,865.03

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