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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,550.06, 464,431.62 and 185,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,550.06, 464,431.62 and 185,647.06 is: 256,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,550.06 : 464,431.62 = 185,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,550.06/464,431.62 = 185,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,550.06x = 464,431.62 × 185,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,550.06x = 86,220,364,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,220,364,824.04/336,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,188.83

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