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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,132, 463,862.16 and 185,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,132, 463,862.16 and 185,229 is: 255,616.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,132 : 463,862.16 = 185,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,132/463,862.16 = 185,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,132x = 463,862.16 × 185,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,132x = 85,920,724,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,920,724,034.64/336,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,616.02

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