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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,954.33, 463,617 and 185,051.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,954.33, 463,617 and 185,051.33 is: 255,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,954.33 : 463,617 = 185,051.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,954.33/463,617 = 185,051.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,954.33x = 463,617 × 185,051.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,954.33x = 85,792,942,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792,942,460.61/335,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,370.85

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