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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,460.74, 464,302.94 and 185,557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,460.74, 464,302.94 and 185,557.74 is: 256,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,460.74 : 464,302.94 = 185,557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,460.74/464,302.94 = 185,557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,460.74x = 464,302.94 × 185,557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,460.74x = 86,155,001,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155,001,552.83/336,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,062.57

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