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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,961.51, 463,626.93 and 185,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,961.51, 463,626.93 and 185,058.51 is: 255,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,961.51 : 463,626.93 = 185,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,961.51/463,626.93 = 185,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,961.51x = 463,626.93 × 185,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,961.51x = 85,798,108,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798,108,861.67/335,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,380.77

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