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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,849.27, 462,982.38 and 255,136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,849.27, 462,982.38 and 255,136.67 is: 351,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,849.27 : 462,982.38 = 255,136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,849.27/462,982.38 = 255,136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,849.27x = 462,982.38 × 255,136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,849.27x = 118,123,780,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,123,780,386.96/335,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,716.66

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