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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,051.32, 463,750.86 and 185,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,051.32, 463,750.86 and 185,147 is: 255,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,051.32 : 463,750.86 = 185,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,051.32/463,750.86 = 185,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,051.32x = 463,750.86 × 185,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,051.32x = 85,862,080,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862,080,476.42/336,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,502.88

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