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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,666.84, 464,609.94 and 185,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,666.84, 464,609.94 and 185,773.56 is: 256,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,666.84 : 464,609.94 = 185,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,666.84/464,609.94 = 185,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,666.84x = 464,609.94 × 185,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,666.84x = 86,312,242,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,312,242,565.19/336,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,372.87

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