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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,779.96, 464,723.26 and 185,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,779.96, 464,723.26 and 185,867.24 is: 256,478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,779.96 : 464,723.26 = 185,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,779.96/464,723.26 = 185,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,779.96x = 464,723.26 × 185,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,779.96x = 86,376,826,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376,826,911.72/336,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,478.53

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