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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,709.59, 464,656.95 and 185,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,709.59, 464,656.95 and 185,806.59 is: 256,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,709.59 : 464,656.95 = 185,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,709.59/464,656.95 = 185,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,709.59x = 464,656.95 × 185,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,709.59x = 86,336,323,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,336,323,399.30/336,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,411.83

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