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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,998.28, 463,677.41 and 185,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,998.28, 463,677.41 and 185,095.28 is: 255,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,998.28 : 463,677.41 = 185,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,998.28/463,677.41 = 185,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,998.28x = 463,677.41 × 185,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,998.28x = 85,824,498,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,824,498,177.98/335,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,431.37

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