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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,768.23, 463,359.30 and 184,865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,768.23, 463,359.30 and 184,865.23 is: 255,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,768.23 : 463,359.30 = 184,865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,768.23/463,359.30 = 184,865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,768.23x = 463,359.30 × 184,865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,768.23x = 85,659,023,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,023,567.14/335,768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,113.55

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