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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,127.68, 463,853.70 and 185,224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,127.68, 463,853.70 and 185,224.68 is: 255,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,127.68 : 463,853.70 = 185,224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,127.68/463,853.70 = 185,224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,127.68x = 463,853.70 × 185,224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,127.68x = 85,917,153,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,917,153,149.32/336,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,608.68

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