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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,650.63, 464,587.58 and 185,757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,650.63, 464,587.58 and 185,757.35 is: 256,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,650.63 : 464,587.58 = 185,757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,650.63/464,587.58 = 185,757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,650.63x = 464,587.58 × 185,757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,650.63x = 86,300,555,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,300,555,845.17/336,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,350.50

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