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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,048.32, 463,746.72 and 185,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,048.32, 463,746.72 and 185,144 is: 255,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,048.32 : 463,746.72 = 185,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,048.32/463,746.72 = 185,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,048.32x = 463,746.72 × 185,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,048.32x = 85,859,922,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,859,922,727.68/336,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,498.74

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