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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,745.08, 464,707.26 and 185,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,745.08, 464,707.26 and 185,841 is: 256,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,745.08 : 464,707.26 = 185,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,745.08/464,707.26 = 185,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,745.08x = 464,707.26 × 185,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,745.08x = 86,361,661,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361,661,905.66/336,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,460.06

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