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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,176.28, 463,921.92 and 185,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,176.28, 463,921.92 and 185,273.28 is: 255,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,176.28 : 463,921.92 = 185,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,176.28/463,921.92 = 185,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,176.28x = 463,921.92 × 185,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,176.28x = 85,952,335,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,952,335,782.30/336,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,676.38

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