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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,911.72, 463,536.96 and 185,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,911.72, 463,536.96 and 185,008.72 is: 255,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,911.72 : 463,536.96 = 185,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,911.72/463,536.96 = 185,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,911.72x = 463,536.96 × 185,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,911.72x = 85,758,379,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,758,379,642.29/335,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,300.35

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