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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,923.08, 463,573.86 and 185,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,923.08, 463,573.86 and 185,020.08 is: 255,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,923.08 : 463,573.86 = 185,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,923.08/463,573.86 = 185,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,923.08x = 463,573.86 × 185,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,923.08x = 85,770,472,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770,472,663.11/335,923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,327.72

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