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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,465.80, 464,309.97 and 185,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,465.80, 464,309.97 and 185,562.80 is: 256,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,465.80 : 464,309.97 = 185,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,465.80/464,309.97 = 185,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,465.80x = 464,309.97 × 185,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,465.80x = 86,158,657,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,158,657,868.66/336,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,069.59

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