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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,235.92, 464,008.68 and 185,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,235.92, 464,008.68 and 185,338.32 is: 255,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,235.92 : 464,008.68 = 185,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,235.92/464,008.68 = 185,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,235.92x = 464,008.68 × 185,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,235.92x = 85,998,589,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,998,589,216.62/336,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,768.60

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