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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,762.58, 464,731.41 and 185,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,762.58, 464,731.41 and 185,858.50 is: 256,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,762.58 : 464,731.41 = 185,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,762.58/464,731.41 = 185,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,762.58x = 464,731.41 × 185,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,762.58x = 86,374,282,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,374,282,765.49/336,762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,484.21

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