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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,261.92, 464,044.56 and 185,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,261.92, 464,044.56 and 185,364.32 is: 255,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,261.92 : 464,044.56 = 185,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,261.92/464,044.56 = 185,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,261.92x = 464,044.56 × 185,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,261.92x = 86,017,304,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,017,304,314.10/336,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,804.48

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