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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,518.96, 464,363.89 and 185,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,518.96, 464,363.89 and 185,606.24 is: 256,118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,518.96 : 464,363.89 = 185,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,518.96/464,363.89 = 185,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,518.96x = 464,363.89 × 185,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,518.96x = 86,188,832,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188,832,828.84/336,518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,118.81

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