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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,043, 463,739.34 and 185,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,043, 463,739.34 and 185,149.72 is: 255,506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,043 : 463,739.34 = 185,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,043/463,739.34 = 185,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,043x = 463,739.34 × 185,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,043x = 85,861,208,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,861,208,953.98/336,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,506.61

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