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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,450.83, 464,269.87 and 185,538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,450.83, 464,269.87 and 185,538.11 is: 256,024.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,450.83 : 464,269.87 = 185,538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,450.83/464,269.87 = 185,538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,450.83x = 464,269.87 × 185,538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,450.83x = 86,139,754,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,139,754,209.75/336,450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,024.79

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