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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,248, 464,022.24 and 185,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,248, 464,022.24 and 185,348.24 is: 255,780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,248 : 464,022.24 = 185,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,248/464,022.24 = 185,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,248x = 464,022.24 × 185,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,248x = 86,005,705,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,005,705,504.86/336,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,780.57

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