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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,252, 464,037.66 and 185,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,252, 464,037.66 and 185,358.72 is: 255,800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,252 : 464,037.66 = 185,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,252/464,037.66 = 185,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,252x = 464,037.66 × 185,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,252x = 86,013,426,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,013,426,689.40/336,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,800.49

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