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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,777.58, 464,719.98 and 185,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,777.58, 464,719.98 and 185,864.86 is: 256,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,777.58 : 464,719.98 = 185,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,777.58/464,719.98 = 185,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,777.58x = 464,719.98 × 185,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,777.58x = 86,375,114,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,375,114,021.90/336,777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,475.25

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