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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,746.08, 464,708.64 and 185,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,746.08, 464,708.64 and 185,842 is: 256,461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,746.08 : 464,708.64 = 185,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,746.08/464,708.64 = 185,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,746.08x = 464,708.64 × 185,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,746.08x = 86,362,383,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,362,383,074.88/336,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,461.44

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