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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,652.97, 464,590.83 and 185,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,652.97, 464,590.83 and 185,759.69 is: 256,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,652.97 : 464,590.83 = 185,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,652.97/464,590.83 = 185,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,652.97x = 464,590.83 × 185,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,652.97x = 86,302,246,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,302,246,234.69/336,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,353.74

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