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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,647.76, 464,573.66 and 185,744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,647.76, 464,573.66 and 185,744.76 is: 256,327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,647.76 : 464,573.66 = 185,744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,647.76/464,573.66 = 185,744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,647.76x = 464,573.66 × 185,744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,647.76x = 86,292,122,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,292,122,050.30/336,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,327.63

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