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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,647.44, 464,573.47 and 185,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,647.44, 464,573.47 and 185,744.44 is: 256,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,647.44 : 464,573.47 = 185,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,647.44/464,573.47 = 185,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,647.44x = 464,573.47 × 185,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,647.44x = 86,291,937,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,291,937,398.21/336,647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,327.33

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