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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,933.73, 463,588.53 and 185,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,933.73, 463,588.53 and 185,030.73 is: 255,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,933.73 : 463,588.53 = 185,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,933.73/463,588.53 = 185,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,933.73x = 463,588.53 × 185,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,933.73x = 85,778,124,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778,124,125.53/335,933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,342.40

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