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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,654.38, 464,592.76 and 185,761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,654.38, 464,592.76 and 185,761.10 is: 256,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,654.38 : 464,592.76 = 185,761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,654.38/464,592.76 = 185,761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,654.38x = 464,592.76 × 185,761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,654.38x = 86,303,262,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,303,262,149.64/336,654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,355.68

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