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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,235, 464,004.30 and 185,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,235, 464,004.30 and 185,335.24 is: 255,762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,235 : 464,004.30 = 185,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,235/464,004.30 = 185,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,235x = 464,004.30 × 185,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,235x = 85,996,348,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996,348,301.53/336,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,762.63

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