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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,856, 463,481.92 and 184,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,856, 463,481.92 and 184,967.04 is: 255,254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,856 : 463,481.92 = 184,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,856/463,481.92 = 184,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,856x = 463,481.92 × 184,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,856x = 85,728,878,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728,878,835.92/335,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,254.87

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