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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,659.92, 463,213.80 and 184,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,659.92, 463,213.80 and 184,758 is: 254,967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,659.92 : 463,213.80 = 184,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,659.92/463,213.80 = 184,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,659.92x = 463,213.80 × 184,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,659.92x = 85,582,455,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,582,455,260.40/335,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,967.75

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