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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,285, 464,083.02 and 185,391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,285, 464,083.02 and 185,391.72 is: 255,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,285 : 464,083.02 = 185,391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,285/464,083.02 = 185,391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,285x = 464,083.02 × 185,391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,285x = 86,037,149,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,037,149,300.59/336,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,845.93

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