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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,921.33, 463,571.45 and 185,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,921.33, 463,571.45 and 185,018.33 is: 255,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,921.33 : 463,571.45 = 185,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,921.33/463,571.45 = 185,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,921.33x = 463,571.45 × 185,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,921.33x = 85,769,214,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769,214,589.59/335,921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,325.30

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