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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,285.27, 464,066.82 and 185,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,285.27, 464,066.82 and 185,382.27 is: 255,823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,285.27 : 464,066.82 = 185,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,285.27/464,066.82 = 185,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,285.27x = 464,066.82 × 185,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,285.27x = 86,029,760,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029,760,523.28/336,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,823.76

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