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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,747.08, 464,710.02 and 185,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,747.08, 464,710.02 and 185,843 is: 256,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,747.08 : 464,710.02 = 185,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,747.08/464,710.02 = 185,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,747.08x = 464,710.02 × 185,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,747.08x = 86,363,104,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,363,104,246.86/336,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,462.82

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