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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,646.26, 464,571.59 and 185,743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,646.26, 464,571.59 and 185,743.26 is: 256,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,646.26 : 464,571.59 = 185,743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,646.26/464,571.59 = 185,743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,646.26x = 464,571.59 × 185,743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,646.26x = 86,291,040,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,291,040,701.27/336,646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,325.56

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