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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,596.14, 464,502.64 and 185,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,596.14, 464,502.64 and 185,693.14 is: 256,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,596.14 : 464,502.64 = 185,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,596.14/464,502.64 = 185,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,596.14x = 464,502.64 × 185,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,596.14x = 86,254,953,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,254,953,759.89/336,596.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,256.51

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