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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,773.34, 464,744.93 and 185,870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,773.34, 464,744.93 and 185,870.34 is: 256,499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,773.34 : 464,744.93 = 185,870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,773.34/464,744.93 = 185,870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,773.34x = 464,744.93 × 185,870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,773.34x = 86,382,297,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,382,297,223.02/336,773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,499.81

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