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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,774.84, 464,746.98 and 185,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,774.84, 464,746.98 and 185,871.84 is: 256,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,774.84 : 464,746.98 = 185,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,774.84/464,746.98 = 185,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,774.84x = 464,746.98 × 185,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,774.84x = 86,383,376,307.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,383,376,307.04/336,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,501.87

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