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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,162.74, 463,904.57 and 185,259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,162.74, 463,904.57 and 185,259.74 is: 255,658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,162.74 : 463,904.57 = 185,259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,162.74/463,904.57 = 185,259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,162.74x = 463,904.57 × 185,259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,162.74x = 85,942,838,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,942,838,166.64/336,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,658.43

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