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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,511.53, 464,378.54 and 185,608.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,511.53, 464,378.54 and 185,608.53 is: 256,135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,511.53 : 464,378.54 = 185,608.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,511.53/464,378.54 = 185,608.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,511.53x = 464,378.54 × 185,608.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,511.53x = 86,192,617,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,192,617,244.90/336,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,135.70

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