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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,043.68, 463,740 and 185,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,043.68, 463,740 and 185,140.68 is: 255,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,043.68 : 463,740 = 185,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,043.68/463,740 = 185,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,043.68x = 463,740 × 185,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,043.68x = 85,857,138,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,857,138,943.20/336,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,493.99

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