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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,249, 464,023.62 and 185,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,249, 464,023.62 and 185,349.24 is: 255,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,249 : 464,023.62 = 185,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,249/464,023.62 = 185,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,249x = 464,023.62 × 185,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,249x = 86,006,425,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,006,425,309.05/336,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,781.95

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