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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,961.90, 463,627.44 and 185,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,961.90, 463,627.44 and 185,058.90 is: 255,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,961.90 : 463,627.44 = 185,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,961.90/463,627.44 = 185,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,961.90x = 463,627.44 × 185,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,961.90x = 85,798,384,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798,384,056.22/335,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,381.29

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