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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,968.13, 463,636.02 and 185,065.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,968.13, 463,636.02 and 185,065.13 is: 255,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,968.13 : 463,636.02 = 185,065.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,968.13/463,636.02 = 185,065.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,968.13x = 463,636.02 × 185,065.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,968.13x = 85,802,857,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,802,857,995.80/335,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,389.88

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