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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,066, 463,772.52 and 185,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,066, 463,772.52 and 185,159.76 is: 255,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,066 : 463,772.52 = 185,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,066/463,772.52 = 185,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,066x = 463,772.52 × 185,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,066x = 85,872,008,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,872,008,497.80/336,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,521.26

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