Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,589.14, 464,492.99 and 185,686.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336,589.14, 464,492.99 and 185,686.14 is: 256,246.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,589.14 : 464,492.99 = 185,686.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,589.14/464,492.99 = 185,686.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,589.14x = 464,492.99 × 185,686.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,589.14x = 86,249,909,441.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,249,909,441.73/336,589.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,246.86
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