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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,590.14, 464,494.36 and 185,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,590.14, 464,494.36 and 185,687.14 is: 256,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,590.14 : 464,494.36 = 185,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,590.14/464,494.36 = 185,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,590.14x = 464,494.36 × 185,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,590.14x = 86,250,629,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,250,629,254.53/336,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,248.23

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