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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,666.32, 464,601.14 and 185,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,666.32, 464,601.14 and 185,763.32 is: 256,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,666.32 : 464,601.14 = 185,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,666.32/464,601.14 = 185,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,666.32x = 464,601.14 × 185,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,666.32x = 86,305,850,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,305,850,242.18/336,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,354.27

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