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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,932.23, 463,586.46 and 185,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,932.23, 463,586.46 and 185,029.23 is: 255,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,932.23 : 463,586.46 = 185,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,932.23/463,586.46 = 185,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,932.23x = 463,586.46 × 185,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,932.23x = 85,777,045,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777,045,732.23/335,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,340.33

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