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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,276.48, 464,061.12 and 185,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,276.48, 464,061.12 and 185,376 is: 255,818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,276.48 : 464,061.12 = 185,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,276.48/464,061.12 = 185,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,276.48x = 464,061.12 × 185,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,276.48x = 86,025,794,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,025,794,181.12/336,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,818.65

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