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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,632.58, 464,540.13 and 185,729.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,632.58, 464,540.13 and 185,729.58 is: 256,299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,632.58 : 464,540.13 = 185,729.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,632.58/464,540.13 = 185,729.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,632.58x = 464,540.13 × 185,729.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,632.58x = 86,278,843,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278,843,238.05/336,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,299.74

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