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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,961.42, 463,626.79 and 185,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,961.42, 463,626.79 and 185,058.42 is: 255,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,961.42 : 463,626.79 = 185,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,961.42/463,626.79 = 185,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,961.42x = 463,626.79 × 185,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,961.42x = 85,798,041,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798,041,633.73/335,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,380.64

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