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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,662.92, 463,217.94 and 184,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,662.92, 463,217.94 and 184,761 is: 254,971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,662.92 : 463,217.94 = 184,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,662.92/463,217.94 = 184,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,662.92x = 463,217.94 × 184,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,662.92x = 85,584,609,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,584,609,812.34/335,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,971.89

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