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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,584.72, 464,454.60 and 185,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,584.72, 464,454.60 and 185,672 is: 256,209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,584.72 : 464,454.60 = 185,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,584.72/464,454.60 = 185,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,584.72x = 464,454.60 × 185,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,584.72x = 86,236,214,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236,214,491.20/336,584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,209.53

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