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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,236.92, 464,010.06 and 185,339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,236.92, 464,010.06 and 185,339.32 is: 255,769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,236.92 : 464,010.06 = 185,339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,236.92/464,010.06 = 185,339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,236.92x = 464,010.06 × 185,339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,236.92x = 85,999,308,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999,308,993.56/336,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,769.98

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