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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,046.29, 463,743.62 and 185,143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,046.29, 463,743.62 and 185,143.29 is: 255,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,046.29 : 463,743.62 = 185,143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,046.29/463,743.62 = 185,143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,046.29x = 463,743.62 × 185,143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,046.29x = 85,859,018,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,859,018,597.59/336,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,497.59

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