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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,842, 463,461.96 and 184,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,842, 463,461.96 and 184,939 is: 255,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,842 : 463,461.96 = 184,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,842/463,461.96 = 184,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,842x = 463,461.96 × 184,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,842x = 85,712,191,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,712,191,420.44/335,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,215.82

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