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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,350.28, 464,161.50 and 185,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,350.28, 464,161.50 and 185,447.40 is: 255,916.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,350.28 : 464,161.50 = 185,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,350.28/464,161.50 = 185,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,350.28x = 464,161.50 × 185,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,350.28x = 86,077,543,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,077,543,355.10/336,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,916.37

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