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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,236.28, 464,005.98 and 185,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,236.28, 464,005.98 and 185,335.80 is: 255,763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,236.28 : 464,005.98 = 185,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,236.28/464,005.98 = 185,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,236.28x = 464,005.98 × 185,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,236.28x = 85,996,919,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996,919,508.08/336,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,763.36

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