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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,661.08, 463,212.42 and 184,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,661.08, 463,212.42 and 184,757 is: 254,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,661.08 : 463,212.42 = 184,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,661.08/463,212.42 = 184,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,661.08x = 463,212.42 × 184,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,661.08x = 85,581,737,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581,737,081.94/335,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,964.73

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