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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,838, 463,456.44 and 184,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,838, 463,456.44 and 184,935 is: 255,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,838 : 463,456.44 = 184,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,838/463,456.44 = 184,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,838x = 463,456.44 × 184,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,838x = 85,709,316,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709,316,731.40/335,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,210.30

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