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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,663, 464,604.66 and 185,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,663, 464,604.66 and 185,769.72 is: 256,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,663 : 464,604.66 = 185,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,663/464,604.66 = 185,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,663x = 464,604.66 × 185,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,663x = 86,309,477,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,309,477,598.90/336,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,367.58

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