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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,922.86, 463,573.46 and 185,019.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,922.86, 463,573.46 and 185,019.86 is: 255,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,922.86 : 463,573.46 = 185,019.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,922.86/463,573.46 = 185,019.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,922.86x = 463,573.46 × 185,019.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,922.86x = 85,770,298,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770,298,290.40/335,922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,327.36

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