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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,286.62, 464,072.49 and 185,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,286.62, 464,072.49 and 185,383.62 is: 255,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,286.62 : 464,072.49 = 185,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,286.62/464,072.49 = 185,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,286.62x = 464,072.49 × 185,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,286.62x = 86,031,438,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,031,438,138.61/336,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,827.72

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