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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,262.88, 464,042.77 and 185,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,262.88, 464,042.77 and 185,363.12 is: 255,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,262.88 : 464,042.77 = 185,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,262.88/464,042.77 = 185,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,262.88x = 464,042.77 × 185,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,262.88x = 86,016,412,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,016,412,877.02/336,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,801.10

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