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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,769.73, 463,361.37 and 184,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,769.73, 463,361.37 and 184,866.73 is: 255,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,769.73 : 463,361.37 = 184,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,769.73/463,361.37 = 184,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,769.73x = 463,361.37 × 184,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,769.73x = 85,660,101,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,660,101,280.22/335,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,115.62

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