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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,963.01, 463,628.97 and 185,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,963.01, 463,628.97 and 185,060.01 is: 255,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,963.01 : 463,628.97 = 185,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,963.01/463,628.97 = 185,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,963.01x = 463,628.97 × 185,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,963.01x = 85,799,181,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,799,181,824.49/335,963.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,382.82

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