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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,012.74, 463,697.40 and 185,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,012.74, 463,697.40 and 185,109.74 is: 255,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,012.74 : 463,697.40 = 185,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,012.74/463,697.40 = 185,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,012.74x = 463,697.40 × 185,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,012.74x = 85,834,905,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834,905,152.68/336,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,451.34

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