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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,962.17, 463,627.82 and 185,059.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,962.17, 463,627.82 and 185,059.17 is: 255,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,962.17 : 463,627.82 = 185,059.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,962.17/463,627.82 = 185,059.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,962.17x = 463,627.82 × 185,059.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,962.17x = 85,798,580,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798,580,020.76/335,962.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,381.67

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