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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,924.72, 463,576.11 and 185,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,924.72, 463,576.11 and 185,021.72 is: 255,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,924.72 : 463,576.11 = 185,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,924.72/463,576.11 = 185,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,924.72x = 463,576.11 × 185,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,924.72x = 85,771,648,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771,648,990.55/335,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,329.97

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