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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,955.76, 463,618.97 and 185,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,955.76, 463,618.97 and 185,052.76 is: 255,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,955.76 : 463,618.97 = 185,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,955.76/463,618.97 = 185,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,955.76x = 463,618.97 × 185,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,955.76x = 85,793,969,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,793,969,986.86/335,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,372.82

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