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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,274.92, 464,062.50 and 185,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,274.92, 464,062.50 and 185,377.32 is: 255,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,274.92 : 464,062.50 = 185,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,274.92/464,062.50 = 185,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,274.92x = 464,062.50 × 185,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,274.92x = 86,026,662,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,026,662,562.50/336,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,822.42

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