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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,766.73, 463,357.23 and 184,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,766.73, 463,357.23 and 184,863.73 is: 255,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,766.73 : 463,357.23 = 184,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,766.73/463,357.23 = 184,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,766.73x = 463,357.23 × 184,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,766.73x = 85,657,945,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657,945,860.27/335,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,111.48

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