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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,265.92, 464,050.56 and 185,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,265.92, 464,050.56 and 185,368.32 is: 255,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,265.92 : 464,050.56 = 185,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,265.92/464,050.56 = 185,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,265.92x = 464,050.56 × 185,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,265.92x = 86,020,272,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,020,272,702.26/336,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,810.26

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