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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,972.25, 463,641.71 and 185,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,972.25, 463,641.71 and 185,069.25 is: 255,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,972.25 : 463,641.71 = 185,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,972.25/463,641.71 = 185,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,972.25x = 463,641.71 × 185,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,972.25x = 85,805,822,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,805,822,613.07/335,972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,395.57

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