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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,608.64, 464,522.40 and 185,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,608.64, 464,522.40 and 185,711.04 is: 256,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,608.64 : 464,522.40 = 185,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,608.64/464,522.40 = 185,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,608.64x = 464,522.40 × 185,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,608.64x = 86,266,938,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,266,938,007.30/336,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,282.60

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