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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,996.37, 463,675.05 and 185,093.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,996.37, 463,675.05 and 185,093.37 is: 255,428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,996.37 : 463,675.05 = 185,093.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,996.37/463,675.05 = 185,093.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,996.37x = 463,675.05 × 185,093.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,996.37x = 85,823,177,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,177,589.42/335,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,428.88

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