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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,954.26, 463,616.90 and 185,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,954.26, 463,616.90 and 185,051.26 is: 255,370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,954.26 : 463,616.90 = 185,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,954.26/463,616.90 = 185,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,954.26x = 463,616.90 × 185,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,954.26x = 85,792,891,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792,891,502.29/335,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,370.75

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