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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,313.62, 464,109.75 and 185,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,313.62, 464,109.75 and 185,410.62 is: 255,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,313.62 : 464,109.75 = 185,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,313.62/464,109.75 = 185,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,313.62x = 464,109.75 × 185,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,313.62x = 86,050,876,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,050,876,495.55/336,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,864.98

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