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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,759.08, 464,726.58 and 185,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,759.08, 464,726.58 and 185,855 is: 256,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,759.08 : 464,726.58 = 185,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,759.08/464,726.58 = 185,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,759.08x = 464,726.58 × 185,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,759.08x = 86,371,758,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371,758,525.90/336,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,479.38

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