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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,926.98, 463,579.22 and 185,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,926.98, 463,579.22 and 185,023.98 is: 255,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,926.98 : 463,579.22 = 185,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,926.98/463,579.22 = 185,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,926.98x = 463,579.22 × 185,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,926.98x = 85,773,272,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,773,272,792.26/335,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,333.09

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