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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,872.08, 463,501.44 and 184,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,872.08, 463,501.44 and 184,968 is: 255,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,872.08 : 463,501.44 = 184,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,872.08/463,501.44 = 184,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,872.08x = 463,501.44 × 184,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,872.08x = 85,732,934,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732,934,353.92/335,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,254.72

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