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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,910.72, 463,535.58 and 185,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,910.72, 463,535.58 and 185,007.72 is: 255,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,910.72 : 463,535.58 = 185,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,910.72/463,535.58 = 185,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,910.72x = 463,535.58 × 185,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,910.72x = 85,757,660,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,757,660,794.68/335,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,298.97

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