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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,286.77, 464,068.89 and 185,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,286.77, 464,068.89 and 185,383.77 is: 255,825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,286.77 : 464,068.89 = 185,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,286.77/464,068.89 = 185,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,286.77x = 464,068.89 × 185,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,286.77x = 86,030,840,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,030,840,367.92/336,286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,825.82

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