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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,051.88, 463,751.39 and 185,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,051.88, 463,751.39 and 185,148.88 is: 255,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,051.88 : 463,751.39 = 185,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,051.88/463,751.39 = 185,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,051.88x = 463,751.39 × 185,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,051.88x = 85,863,050,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,863,050,456.94/336,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,505.34

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