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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,992.32, 463,669.32 and 185,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,992.32, 463,669.32 and 185,089.28 is: 255,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,992.32 : 463,669.32 = 185,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,992.32/463,669.32 = 185,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,992.32x = 463,669.32 × 185,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,992.32x = 85,820,220,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820,220,596.89/335,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,423.16

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