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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,879.83, 463,512.13 and 184,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,879.83, 463,512.13 and 184,975.75 is: 255,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,879.83 : 463,512.13 = 184,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,879.83/463,512.13 = 184,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,879.83x = 463,512.13 × 184,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,879.83x = 85,738,503,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,738,503,880.85/335,879.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,265.41

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