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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,259.79, 464,015.32 and 189,106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,259.79, 464,015.32 and 189,106.65 is: 260,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,259.79 : 464,015.32 = 189,106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,259.79/464,015.32 = 189,106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,259.79x = 464,015.32 × 189,106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,259.79x = 87,748,382,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,748,382,241.11/336,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,954.13

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