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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,571.33, 464,436.16 and 185,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,571.33, 464,436.16 and 185,658.61 is: 256,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,571.33 : 464,436.16 = 185,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,571.33/464,436.16 = 185,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,571.33x = 464,436.16 × 185,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,571.33x = 86,226,571,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226,571,899.34/336,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,191.08

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