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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,630, 464,559.48 and 185,736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,630, 464,559.48 and 185,736.72 is: 256,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,630 : 464,559.48 = 185,736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,630/464,559.48 = 185,736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,630x = 464,559.48 × 185,736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,630x = 86,285,754,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,285,754,060.11/336,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,322.24

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