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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,049.68, 463,748.28 and 185,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,049.68, 463,748.28 and 185,146.68 is: 255,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,049.68 : 463,748.28 = 185,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,049.68/463,748.28 = 185,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,049.68x = 463,748.28 × 185,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,049.68x = 85,861,454,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,861,454,397.71/336,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,502.27

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