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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,974.26, 463,644.46 and 185,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,974.26, 463,644.46 and 185,071.26 is: 255,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,974.26 : 463,644.46 = 185,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,974.26/463,644.46 = 185,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,974.26x = 463,644.46 × 185,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,974.26x = 85,807,264,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,807,264,404.22/335,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,398.33

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