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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,936.23, 463,591.95 and 185,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,936.23, 463,591.95 and 185,033.23 is: 255,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,936.23 : 463,591.95 = 185,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,936.23/463,591.95 = 185,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,936.23x = 463,591.95 × 185,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,936.23x = 85,779,915,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,779,915,910.50/335,936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,345.83

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