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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,933.74, 463,588.52 and 185,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,933.74, 463,588.52 and 185,030.74 is: 255,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,933.74 : 463,588.52 = 185,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,933.74/463,588.52 = 185,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,933.74x = 463,588.52 × 185,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,933.74x = 85,778,126,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778,126,911.10/335,933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,342.40

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