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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,871.47, 463,481.62 and 184,968.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,871.47, 463,481.62 and 184,968.47 is: 255,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,871.47 : 463,481.62 = 184,968.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,871.47/463,481.62 = 184,968.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,871.47x = 463,481.62 × 184,968.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,871.47x = 85,729,482,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,729,482,882.27/335,871.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,244.91

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