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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,159.18, 463,916.97 and 185,256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,159.18, 463,916.97 and 185,256.18 is: 255,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,159.18 : 463,916.97 = 185,256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,159.18/463,916.97 = 185,256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,159.18x = 463,916.97 × 185,256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,159.18x = 85,943,485,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943,485,699.37/336,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,663.06

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