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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,462.84, 464,316.48 and 185,559.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,462.84, 464,316.48 and 185,559.84 is: 256,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,462.84 : 464,316.48 = 185,559.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,462.84/464,316.48 = 185,559.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,462.84x = 464,316.48 × 185,559.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,462.84x = 86,158,491,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,158,491,738.16/336,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,071.34

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