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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,462.74, 464,305.69 and 185,559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,462.74, 464,305.69 and 185,559.74 is: 256,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,462.74 : 464,305.69 = 185,559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,462.74/464,305.69 = 185,559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,462.74x = 464,305.69 × 185,559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,462.74x = 86,156,443,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,156,443,116.92/336,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,065.33

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