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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,652.76, 464,590.52 and 185,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,652.76, 464,590.52 and 185,759.48 is: 256,353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,652.76 : 464,590.52 = 185,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,652.76/464,590.52 = 185,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,652.76x = 464,590.52 × 185,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,652.76x = 86,302,093,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,302,093,408.13/336,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,353.44

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