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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,651.47, 464,588.75 and 185,758.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,651.47, 464,588.75 and 185,758.19 is: 256,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,651.47 : 464,588.75 = 185,758.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,651.47/464,588.75 = 185,758.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,651.47x = 464,588.75 × 185,758.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,651.47x = 86,301,165,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,301,165,178.02/336,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,351.67

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