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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,266.92, 464,051.94 and 185,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,266.92, 464,051.94 and 185,369.32 is: 255,811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,266.92 : 464,051.94 = 185,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,266.92/464,051.94 = 185,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,266.92x = 464,051.94 × 185,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,266.92x = 86,020,992,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,020,992,562.48/336,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,811.64

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