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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,531.38, 464,446.10 and 185,628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,531.38, 464,446.10 and 185,628.38 is: 256,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,531.38 : 464,446.10 = 185,628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,531.38/464,446.10 = 185,628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,531.38x = 464,446.10 × 185,628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,531.38x = 86,214,375,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,214,375,282.16/336,531.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,185.25

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