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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,147, 463,892.58 and 185,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,147, 463,892.58 and 185,253.72 is: 255,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,147 : 463,892.58 = 185,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,147/463,892.58 = 185,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,147x = 463,892.58 × 185,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,147x = 85,937,826,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,937,826,125.40/336,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,655.49

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