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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,592.64, 464,497.82 and 185,689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,592.64, 464,497.82 and 185,689.64 is: 256,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,592.64 : 464,497.82 = 185,689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,592.64/464,497.82 = 185,689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,592.64x = 464,497.82 × 185,689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,592.64x = 86,252,432,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252,432,976.58/336,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,251.69

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