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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,697, 464,651.58 and 185,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,697, 464,651.58 and 185,803.72 is: 256,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,697 : 464,651.58 = 185,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,697/464,651.58 = 185,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,697x = 464,651.58 × 185,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,697x = 86,333,992,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333,992,067.88/336,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,414.50

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