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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,285.92, 464,077.70 and 185,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,285.92, 464,077.70 and 185,388.32 is: 255,837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,285.92 : 464,077.70 = 185,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,285.92/464,077.70 = 185,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,285.92x = 464,077.70 × 185,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,285.92x = 86,034,585,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,034,585,152.46/336,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,837.61

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