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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,136, 463,867.68 and 185,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,136, 463,867.68 and 185,233 is: 255,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,136 : 463,867.68 = 185,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,136/463,867.68 = 185,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,136x = 463,867.68 × 185,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,136x = 85,923,601,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,923,601,969.44/336,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,621.54

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