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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,983.91, 463,657.84 and 185,080.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,983.91, 463,657.84 and 185,080.91 is: 255,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,983.91 : 463,657.84 = 185,080.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,983.91/463,657.84 = 185,080.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,983.91x = 463,657.84 × 185,080.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,983.91x = 85,814,212,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,814,212,174.84/335,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,411.68

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