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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,997.15, 463,675.86 and 185,094.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,997.15, 463,675.86 and 185,094.15 is: 255,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,997.15 : 463,675.86 = 185,094.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,997.15/463,675.86 = 185,094.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,997.15x = 463,675.86 × 185,094.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,997.15x = 85,823,687,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,687,096.38/335,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,429.81

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