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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,009, 463,692.42 and 185,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,009, 463,692.42 and 185,109.24 is: 255,450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,009 : 463,692.42 = 185,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,009/463,692.42 = 185,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,009x = 463,692.42 × 185,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,009x = 85,833,751,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,833,751,459.96/336,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,450.75

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