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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,954.63, 463,617.41 and 185,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,954.63, 463,617.41 and 185,051.63 is: 255,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,954.63 : 463,617.41 = 185,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,954.63/463,617.41 = 185,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,954.63x = 463,617.41 × 185,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,954.63x = 85,793,154,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793,154,173.53/335,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,371.25

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