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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,884.52, 463,541.64 and 184,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,884.52, 463,541.64 and 184,981.52 is: 255,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,884.52 : 463,541.64 = 184,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,884.52/463,541.64 = 184,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,884.52x = 463,541.64 × 184,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,884.52x = 85,746,637,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746,637,150.49/335,884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,286.06

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