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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,575.21, 464,441.49 and 185,662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,575.21, 464,441.49 and 185,662.49 is: 256,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,575.21 : 464,441.49 = 185,662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,575.21/464,441.49 = 185,662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,575.21x = 464,441.49 × 185,662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,575.21x = 86,229,361,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,229,361,170.50/336,575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,196.42

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