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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,989.08, 463,642.92 and 185,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,989.08, 463,642.92 and 185,086.08 is: 255,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,989.08 : 463,642.92 = 185,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,989.08/463,642.92 = 185,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,989.08x = 463,642.92 × 185,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,989.08x = 85,813,850,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,813,850,582.55/335,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,406.67

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