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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,008.91, 463,692.29 and 185,105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,008.91, 463,692.29 and 185,105.91 is: 255,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,008.91 : 463,692.29 = 185,105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,008.91/463,692.29 = 185,105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,008.91x = 463,692.29 × 185,105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,008.91x = 85,832,183,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,183,300.43/336,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,446.15

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