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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,782.58, 464,726.88 and 185,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,782.58, 464,726.88 and 185,869.86 is: 256,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,782.58 : 464,726.88 = 185,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,782.58/464,726.88 = 185,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,782.58x = 464,726.88 × 185,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,782.58x = 86,378,720,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,378,720,123.84/336,782.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,482.15

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