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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,585.38, 464,487.82 and 185,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,585.38, 464,487.82 and 185,682.38 is: 256,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,585.38 : 464,487.82 = 185,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,585.38/464,487.82 = 185,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,585.38x = 464,487.82 × 185,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,585.38x = 86,247,201,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,247,201,111.97/336,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,241.68

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