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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,921.27, 463,571.36 and 185,018.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,921.27, 463,571.36 and 185,018.27 is: 255,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,921.27 : 463,571.36 = 185,018.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,921.27/463,571.36 = 185,018.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,921.27x = 463,571.36 × 185,018.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,921.27x = 85,769,167,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,167,805.80/335,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,325.21

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