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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,236, 464,005.68 and 185,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,236, 464,005.68 and 185,336.24 is: 255,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,236 : 464,005.68 = 185,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,236/464,005.68 = 185,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,236x = 464,005.68 × 185,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,236x = 85,997,068,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,997,068,069.84/336,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,764.01

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