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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,763.08, 464,732.10 and 185,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,763.08, 464,732.10 and 185,859 is: 256,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,763.08 : 464,732.10 = 185,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,763.08/464,732.10 = 185,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,763.08x = 464,732.10 × 185,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,763.08x = 86,374,643,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,374,643,373.90/336,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,484.90

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