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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,064.72, 463,747.98 and 185,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,064.72, 463,747.98 and 185,161.72 is: 255,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,064.72 : 463,747.98 = 185,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,064.72/463,747.98 = 185,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,064.72x = 463,747.98 × 185,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,064.72x = 85,868,373,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,868,373,623.33/336,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,511.42

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