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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,775.84, 464,748.36 and 185,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,775.84, 464,748.36 and 185,872.84 is: 256,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,775.84 : 464,748.36 = 185,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,775.84/464,748.36 = 185,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,775.84x = 464,748.36 × 185,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,775.84x = 86,384,097,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,384,097,558.54/336,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,503.25

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