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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,934.74, 463,589.90 and 185,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,934.74, 463,589.90 and 185,031.74 is: 255,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,934.74 : 463,589.90 = 185,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,934.74/463,589.90 = 185,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,934.74x = 463,589.90 × 185,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,934.74x = 85,778,845,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778,845,843.43/335,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,343.78

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