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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,251, 464,036.28 and 185,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,251, 464,036.28 and 185,357.72 is: 255,799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,251 : 464,036.28 = 185,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,251/464,036.28 = 185,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,251x = 464,036.28 × 185,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,251x = 86,012,706,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,012,706,858.08/336,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,799.11

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