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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,932.73, 463,587.15 and 185,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,932.73, 463,587.15 and 185,029.73 is: 255,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,932.73 : 463,587.15 = 185,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,932.73/463,587.15 = 185,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,932.73x = 463,587.15 × 185,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,932.73x = 85,777,405,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777,405,195.97/335,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,341.02

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