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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,041.68, 463,737.26 and 185,138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,041.68, 463,737.26 and 185,138.68 is: 255,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,041.68 : 463,737.26 = 185,138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,041.68/463,737.26 = 185,138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,041.68x = 463,737.26 × 185,138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,041.68x = 85,855,704,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,855,704,183.22/336,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,491.24

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