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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,509.79, 464,362.52 and 185,610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,509.79, 464,362.52 and 185,610.03 is: 256,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,509.79 : 464,362.52 = 185,610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,509.79/464,362.52 = 185,610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,509.79x = 464,362.52 × 185,610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,509.79x = 86,190,340,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,190,340,340.03/336,509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,130.26

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