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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,461.74, 464,304.31 and 185,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,461.74, 464,304.31 and 185,558.74 is: 256,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,461.74 : 464,304.31 = 185,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,461.74/464,304.31 = 185,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,461.74x = 464,304.31 × 185,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,461.74x = 86,155,722,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155,722,740.17/336,461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,063.95

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