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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,759.58, 464,727.27 and 185,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,759.58, 464,727.27 and 185,855.50 is: 256,480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,759.58 : 464,727.27 = 185,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,759.58/464,727.27 = 185,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,759.58x = 464,727.27 × 185,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,759.58x = 86,372,119,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,372,119,129.49/336,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,480.07

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