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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,920.58, 463,570.41 and 185,017.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,920.58, 463,570.41 and 185,017.58 is: 255,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,920.58 : 463,570.41 = 185,017.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,920.58/463,570.41 = 185,017.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,920.58x = 463,570.41 × 185,017.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,920.58x = 85,768,674,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,768,674,492.72/335,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,324.26

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