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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,932.62, 463,587 and 185,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,932.62, 463,587 and 185,029.62 is: 255,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,932.62 : 463,587 = 185,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,932.62/463,587 = 185,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,932.62x = 463,587 × 185,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,932.62x = 85,777,326,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777,326,446.94/335,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,340.87

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