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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,770.84, 464,741.48 and 185,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,770.84, 464,741.48 and 185,867.84 is: 256,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,770.84 : 464,741.48 = 185,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,770.84/464,741.48 = 185,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,770.84x = 464,741.48 × 185,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,770.84x = 86,380,495,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,380,495,046.00/336,770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,496.36

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