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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,359, 464,179.06 and 183,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,359, 464,179.06 and 183,395.96 is: 253,088.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,359 : 464,179.06 = 183,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,359/464,179.06 = 183,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,359x = 464,179.06 × 183,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,359x = 85,128,564,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128,564,320.60/336,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,088.41

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