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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,090.24, 463,801.68 and 185,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,090.24, 463,801.68 and 185,184 is: 255,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,090.24 : 463,801.68 = 185,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,090.24/463,801.68 = 185,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,090.24x = 463,801.68 × 185,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,090.24x = 85,888,650,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,888,650,309.12/336,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,552.35

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