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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,920.08, 463,569.72 and 185,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,920.08, 463,569.72 and 185,017.08 is: 255,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,920.08 : 463,569.72 = 185,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,920.08/463,569.72 = 185,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,920.08x = 463,569.72 × 185,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,920.08x = 85,768,314,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,768,314,407.81/335,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,323.57

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