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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,872.92, 463,499.10 and 184,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,872.92, 463,499.10 and 184,983.96 is: 255,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,872.92 : 463,499.10 = 184,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,872.92/463,499.10 = 184,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,872.92x = 463,499.10 × 184,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,872.92x = 85,739,898,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,739,898,974.44/335,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,274.82

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