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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,145, 463,889.82 and 185,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,145, 463,889.82 and 185,251.72 is: 255,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,145 : 463,889.82 = 185,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,145/463,889.82 = 185,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,145x = 463,889.82 × 185,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,145x = 85,936,387,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,936,387,045.49/336,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,652.73

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