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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,972.75, 463,642.40 and 185,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,972.75, 463,642.40 and 185,069.75 is: 255,396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,972.75 : 463,642.40 = 185,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,972.75/463,642.40 = 185,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,972.75x = 463,642.40 × 185,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,972.75x = 85,806,182,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,806,182,132.05/335,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,396.26

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