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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,999.33, 463,678.87 and 185,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,999.33, 463,678.87 and 185,096.33 is: 255,432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,999.33 : 463,678.87 = 185,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,999.33/463,678.87 = 185,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,999.33x = 463,678.87 × 185,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,999.33x = 85,825,257,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,825,257,135.55/335,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,432.82

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