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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,957.76, 463,621.73 and 185,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,957.76, 463,621.73 and 185,054.76 is: 255,375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,957.76 : 463,621.73 = 185,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,957.76/463,621.73 = 185,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,957.76x = 463,621.73 × 185,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,957.76x = 85,795,407,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795,407,050.66/335,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,375.58

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