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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,148, 463,893.96 and 185,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,148, 463,893.96 and 185,254.72 is: 255,656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,148 : 463,893.96 = 185,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,148/463,893.96 = 185,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,148x = 463,893.96 × 185,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,148x = 85,938,545,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,938,545,669.49/336,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,656.87

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