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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,438.20, 464,284.62 and 185,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,438.20, 464,284.62 and 185,535.20 is: 256,038.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,438.20 : 464,284.62 = 185,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,438.20/464,284.62 = 185,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,438.20x = 464,284.62 × 185,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,438.20x = 86,141,137,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141,137,507.20/336,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,038.52

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