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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,567.36, 464,464.48 and 185,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,567.36, 464,464.48 and 185,664.32 is: 256,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,567.36 : 464,464.48 = 185,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,567.36/464,464.48 = 185,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,567.36x = 464,464.48 × 185,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,567.36x = 86,234,481,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,234,481,843.35/336,567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,217.60

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