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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,651, 464,588.10 and 185,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,651, 464,588.10 and 185,757.72 is: 256,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,651 : 464,588.10 = 185,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,651/464,588.10 = 185,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,651x = 464,588.10 × 185,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,651x = 86,300,826,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,300,826,195.13/336,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,351.02

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