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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,729.48, 464,674.48 and 185,823.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,729.48, 464,674.48 and 185,823.24 is: 256,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,729.48 : 464,674.48 = 185,823.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,729.48/464,674.48 = 185,823.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,729.48x = 464,674.48 × 185,823.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,729.48x = 86,347,317,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,347,317,418.92/336,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,429.34

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