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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,843, 463,463.34 and 184,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,843, 463,463.34 and 184,940 is: 255,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,843 : 463,463.34 = 184,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,843/463,463.34 = 184,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,843x = 463,463.34 × 184,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,843x = 85,712,910,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,712,910,099.60/335,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,217.20

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