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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,765.08, 464,734.86 and 185,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,765.08, 464,734.86 and 185,861 is: 256,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,765.08 : 464,734.86 = 185,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,765.08/464,734.86 = 185,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,765.08x = 464,734.86 × 185,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,765.08x = 86,376,085,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376,085,814.46/336,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,487.66

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