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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,934.51, 463,589.55 and 185,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,934.51, 463,589.55 and 185,031.51 is: 255,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,934.51 : 463,589.55 = 185,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,934.51/463,589.55 = 185,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,934.51x = 463,589.55 × 185,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,934.51x = 85,778,674,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778,674,456.72/335,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,343.44

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