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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,934.32, 463,589.33 and 185,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,934.32, 463,589.33 and 185,031.32 is: 255,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,934.32 : 463,589.33 = 185,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,934.32/463,589.33 = 185,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,934.32x = 463,589.33 × 185,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,934.32x = 85,778,542,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778,542,424.71/335,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,343.20

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