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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,731.96, 464,689.15 and 185,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,731.96, 464,689.15 and 185,827.88 is: 256,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,731.96 : 464,689.15 = 185,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,731.96/464,689.15 = 185,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,731.96x = 464,689.15 × 185,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,731.96x = 86,352,196,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,352,196,815.49/336,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,441.94

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