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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,052, 463,751.80 and 185,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,052, 463,751.80 and 185,152.24 is: 255,510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,052 : 463,751.80 = 185,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,052/463,751.80 = 185,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,052x = 463,751.80 × 185,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,052x = 85,864,684,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,864,684,574.03/336,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,510.11

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