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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,046.32, 463,743.96 and 185,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,046.32, 463,743.96 and 185,142 is: 255,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,046.32 : 463,743.96 = 185,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,046.32/463,743.96 = 185,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,046.32x = 463,743.96 × 185,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,046.32x = 85,858,484,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,858,484,242.32/336,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,495.98

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