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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,656, 464,595 and 185,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,656, 464,595 and 185,762.72 is: 256,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,656 : 464,595 = 185,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,656/464,595 = 185,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,656x = 464,595 × 185,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,656x = 86,304,430,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,304,430,898.40/336,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,357.92

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