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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,664.62, 464,606.92 and 185,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,664.62, 464,606.92 and 185,771.34 is: 256,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,664.62 : 464,606.92 = 185,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,664.62/464,606.92 = 185,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,664.62x = 464,606.92 × 185,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,664.62x = 86,310,650,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,310,650,101.67/336,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,369.83

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