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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,924.57, 463,575.87 and 185,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,924.57, 463,575.87 and 185,021.57 is: 255,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,924.57 : 463,575.87 = 185,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,924.57/463,575.87 = 185,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,924.57x = 463,575.87 × 185,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,924.57x = 85,771,532,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771,532,963.64/335,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,329.74

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