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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,176.76, 463,917.08 and 185,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,176.76, 463,917.08 and 185,273.76 is: 255,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,176.76 : 463,917.08 = 185,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,176.76/463,917.08 = 185,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,176.76x = 463,917.08 × 185,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,176.76x = 85,951,661,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,951,661,739.82/336,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.01

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