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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,762.08, 464,730.72 and 185,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,762.08, 464,730.72 and 185,858 is: 256,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,762.08 : 464,730.72 = 185,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,762.08/464,730.72 = 185,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,762.08x = 464,730.72 × 185,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,762.08x = 86,373,922,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,373,922,157.76/336,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,483.52

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