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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,768.08, 464,739 and 185,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,768.08, 464,739 and 185,864 is: 256,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,768.08 : 464,739 = 185,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,768.08/464,739 = 185,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,768.08x = 464,739 × 185,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,768.08x = 86,378,249,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,378,249,496/336,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,491.80

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