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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,648.76, 464,585 and 185,755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,648.76, 464,585 and 185,755.48 is: 256,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,648.76 : 464,585 = 185,755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,648.76/464,585 = 185,755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,648.76x = 464,585 × 185,755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,648.76x = 86,299,209,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,299,209,675.80/336,648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,347.92

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