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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,251.92, 464,030.76 and 185,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,251.92, 464,030.76 and 185,354.32 is: 255,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,251.92 : 464,030.76 = 185,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,251.92/464,030.76 = 185,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,251.92x = 464,030.76 × 185,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,251.92x = 86,010,105,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,010,105,978.88/336,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,790.68

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