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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,279.48, 464,065.26 and 185,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,279.48, 464,065.26 and 185,379 is: 255,822.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,279.48 : 464,065.26 = 185,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,279.48/464,065.26 = 185,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,279.48x = 464,065.26 × 185,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,279.48x = 86,027,953,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,027,953,833.54/336,279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,822.79

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