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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,448.58, 464,266.77 and 185,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,448.58, 464,266.77 and 185,535.86 is: 256,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,448.58 : 464,266.77 = 185,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,448.58/464,266.77 = 185,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,448.58x = 464,266.77 × 185,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,448.58x = 86,138,134,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,138,134,441.37/336,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,021.69

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