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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,427.85, 464,268.87 and 185,524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,427.85, 464,268.87 and 185,524.85 is: 256,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,427.85 : 464,268.87 = 185,524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,427.85/464,268.87 = 185,524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,427.85x = 464,268.87 × 185,524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,427.85x = 86,133,413,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,133,413,627.09/336,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,023.43

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