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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,929.98, 463,583.36 and 185,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,929.98, 463,583.36 and 185,026.98 is: 255,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,929.98 : 463,583.36 = 185,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,929.98/463,583.36 = 185,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,929.98x = 463,583.36 × 185,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,929.98x = 85,775,428,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,775,428,153.92/335,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,337.22

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