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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,921.08, 463,571.10 and 185,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,921.08, 463,571.10 and 185,018.08 is: 255,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,921.08 : 463,571.10 = 185,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,921.08/463,571.10 = 185,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,921.08x = 463,571.10 × 185,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,921.08x = 85,769,034,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,034,865.49/335,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,324.96

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