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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,932.61, 463,586.99 and 185,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,932.61, 463,586.99 and 185,029.61 is: 255,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,932.61 : 463,586.99 = 185,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,932.61/463,586.99 = 185,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,932.61x = 463,586.99 × 185,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,932.61x = 85,777,316,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777,316,717.69/335,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,340.85

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