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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,954.83, 463,617.69 and 185,051.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,954.83, 463,617.69 and 185,051.83 is: 255,371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,954.83 : 463,617.69 = 185,051.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,954.83/463,617.69 = 185,051.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,954.83x = 463,617.69 × 185,051.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,954.83x = 85,793,301,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793,301,954.87/335,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,371.54

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