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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,727.48, 464,671.72 and 185,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,727.48, 464,671.72 and 185,821.24 is: 256,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,727.48 : 464,671.72 = 185,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,727.48/464,671.72 = 185,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,727.48x = 464,671.72 × 185,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,727.48x = 86,345,875,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,345,875,203.33/336,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,426.58

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