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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,991.08, 463,645.68 and 185,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,991.08, 463,645.68 and 185,088.08 is: 255,409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,991.08 : 463,645.68 = 185,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,991.08/463,645.68 = 185,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,991.08x = 463,645.68 × 185,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,991.08x = 85,815,288,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,815,288,711.49/335,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,409.43

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