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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,536.70, 464,429.40 and 183,577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,536.70, 464,429.40 and 183,577.50 is: 253,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,536.70 : 464,429.40 = 183,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,536.70/464,429.40 = 183,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,536.70x = 464,429.40 × 183,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,536.70x = 85,258,788,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,258,788,178.50/336,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,341.73

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