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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,588.39, 464,491.95 and 185,685.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,588.39, 464,491.95 and 185,685.39 is: 256,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,588.39 : 464,491.95 = 185,685.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,588.39/464,491.95 = 185,685.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,588.39x = 464,491.95 × 185,685.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,588.39x = 86,249,368,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,249,368,887.61/336,588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,245.82

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