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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,654.76, 464,593.28 and 185,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,654.76, 464,593.28 and 185,761.48 is: 256,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,654.76 : 464,593.28 = 185,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,654.76/464,593.28 = 185,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,654.76x = 464,593.28 × 185,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,654.76x = 86,303,535,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,303,535,290.85/336,654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,356.20

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