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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,580.54, 464,473.67 and 185,677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,580.54, 464,473.67 and 185,677.50 is: 256,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,580.54 : 464,473.67 = 185,677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,580.54/464,473.67 = 185,677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,580.54x = 464,473.67 × 185,677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,580.54x = 86,242,309,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,242,309,861.43/336,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,230.83

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