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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,695.92, 463,260.78 and 184,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,695.92, 463,260.78 and 184,792.92 is: 255,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,695.92 : 463,260.78 = 184,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,695.92/463,260.78 = 184,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,695.92x = 463,260.78 × 184,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,695.92x = 85,607,312,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,607,312,257.68/335,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,014.46

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