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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,760.73, 463,348.96 and 184,857.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,760.73, 463,348.96 and 184,857.73 is: 255,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,760.73 : 463,348.96 = 184,857.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,760.73/463,348.96 = 184,857.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,760.73x = 463,348.96 × 184,857.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,760.73x = 85,653,636,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,653,636,943.46/335,760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,103.20

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