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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,630.33, 464,537.03 and 185,727.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,630.33, 464,537.03 and 185,727.33 is: 256,296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,630.33 : 464,537.03 = 185,727.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,630.33/464,537.03 = 185,727.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,630.33x = 464,537.03 × 185,727.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,630.33x = 86,277,221,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,277,221,339.39/336,630.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,296.64

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