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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,366, 464,217.84 and 185,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,366, 464,217.84 and 185,463 is: 255,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,366 : 464,217.84 = 185,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,366/464,217.84 = 185,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,366x = 464,217.84 × 185,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,366x = 86,095,233,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,095,233,259.92/336,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,957.00

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