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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,958.14, 463,622.26 and 185,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,958.14, 463,622.26 and 185,055.14 is: 255,376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,958.14 : 463,622.26 = 185,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,958.14/463,622.26 = 185,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,958.14x = 463,622.26 × 185,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,958.14x = 85,795,682,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,795,682,231.42/335,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,376.11

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