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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,509.29, 464,361.82 and 185,609.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,509.29, 464,361.82 and 185,609.53 is: 256,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,509.29 : 464,361.82 = 185,609.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,509.29/464,361.82 = 185,609.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,509.29x = 464,361.82 × 185,609.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,509.29x = 86,189,979,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,189,979,160.14/336,509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,129.57

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