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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,546.54, 464,420.52 and 185,643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,546.54, 464,420.52 and 185,643.54 is: 256,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,546.54 : 464,420.52 = 185,643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,546.54/464,420.52 = 185,643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,546.54x = 464,420.52 × 185,643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,546.54x = 86,216,669,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,216,669,381.44/336,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,180.53

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