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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,275.92, 464,063.88 and 185,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,275.92, 464,063.88 and 185,378.32 is: 255,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,275.92 : 464,063.88 = 185,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,275.92/464,063.88 = 185,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,275.92x = 464,063.88 × 185,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,275.92x = 86,027,382,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,027,382,447.08/336,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,823.80

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