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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,253, 464,039.04 and 185,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,253, 464,039.04 and 185,359.72 is: 255,801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,253 : 464,039.04 = 185,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,253/464,039.04 = 185,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,253x = 464,039.04 × 185,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,253x = 86,014,146,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,014,146,523.47/336,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,801.87

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