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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,920.07, 463,569.70 and 185,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,920.07, 463,569.70 and 185,017.07 is: 255,323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,920.07 : 463,569.70 = 185,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,920.07/463,569.70 = 185,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,920.07x = 463,569.70 × 185,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,920.07x = 85,768,307,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,768,307,634.78/335,920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,323.56

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