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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,997.08, 463,675.77 and 185,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,997.08, 463,675.77 and 185,094.08 is: 255,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,997.08 : 463,675.77 = 185,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,997.08/463,675.77 = 185,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,997.08x = 463,675.77 × 185,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,997.08x = 85,823,642,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,642,036.59/335,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,429.72

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