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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,667.14, 464,610.39 and 185,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,667.14, 464,610.39 and 185,773.86 is: 256,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,667.14 : 464,610.39 = 185,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,667.14/464,610.39 = 185,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,667.14x = 464,610.39 × 185,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,667.14x = 86,312,465,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,312,465,546.41/336,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,373.30

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