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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,585.72, 463,108.34 and 184,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,585.72, 463,108.34 and 184,682.72 is: 254,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,585.72 : 463,108.34 = 184,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,585.72/463,108.34 = 184,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,585.72x = 463,108.34 × 184,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,585.72x = 85,528,107,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,528,107,885.88/335,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,862.18

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