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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,738.33, 464,697.95 and 185,834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,738.33, 464,697.95 and 185,834.25 is: 256,450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,738.33 : 464,697.95 = 185,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,738.33/464,697.95 = 185,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,738.33x = 464,697.95 × 185,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,738.33x = 86,356,794,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,356,794,085.62/336,738.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,450.74

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