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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,998.88, 463,678.26 and 185,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,998.88, 463,678.26 and 185,095.88 is: 255,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,998.88 : 463,678.26 = 185,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,998.88/463,678.26 = 185,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,998.88x = 463,678.26 × 185,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,998.88x = 85,824,934,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,824,934,297.86/335,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,432.20

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