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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,651.82, 464,581.11 and 185,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,651.82, 464,581.11 and 185,748.82 is: 256,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,651.82 : 464,581.11 = 185,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,651.82/464,581.11 = 185,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,651.82x = 464,581.11 × 185,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,651.82x = 86,295,392,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,295,392,976.79/336,651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,334.25

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