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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,234, 464,002.92 and 185,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,234, 464,002.92 and 185,334.24 is: 255,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,234 : 464,002.92 = 185,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,234/464,002.92 = 185,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,234x = 464,002.92 × 185,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,234x = 85,995,628,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,995,628,535.98/336,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,761.25

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