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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,869.93, 463,479.50 and 184,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,869.93, 463,479.50 and 184,966.93 is: 255,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,869.93 : 463,479.50 = 184,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,869.93/463,479.50 = 184,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,869.93x = 463,479.50 × 184,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,869.93x = 85,728,380,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728,380,232.94/335,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,242.80

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