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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,844, 463,464.72 and 184,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,844, 463,464.72 and 184,941 is: 255,218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,844 : 463,464.72 = 184,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,844/463,464.72 = 184,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,844x = 463,464.72 × 184,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,844x = 85,713,628,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713,628,781.52/335,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,218.58

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