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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,673, 464,618.82 and 185,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,673, 464,618.82 and 185,779.72 is: 256,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,673 : 464,618.82 = 185,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,673/464,618.82 = 185,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,673x = 464,618.82 × 185,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,673x = 86,316,754,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,316,754,286.33/336,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,381.58

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