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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,853.92, 463,481.52 and 184,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,853.92, 463,481.52 and 184,952 is: 255,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,853.92 : 463,481.52 = 184,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,853.92/463,481.52 = 184,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,853.92x = 463,481.52 × 184,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,853.92x = 85,721,834,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,721,834,087.04/335,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,235.47

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