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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,258.48, 464,036.28 and 185,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,258.48, 464,036.28 and 185,358 is: 255,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,258.48 : 464,036.28 = 185,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,258.48/464,036.28 = 185,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,258.48x = 464,036.28 × 185,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,258.48x = 86,012,836,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,012,836,788.24/336,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,793.81

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