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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,259.92, 464,041.80 and 185,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,259.92, 464,041.80 and 185,362.32 is: 255,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,259.92 : 464,041.80 = 185,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,259.92/464,041.80 = 185,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,259.92x = 464,041.80 × 185,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,259.92x = 86,015,864,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,015,864,624.98/336,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,801.72

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