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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,792.84, 464,771.88 and 185,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,792.84, 464,771.88 and 185,889.84 is: 256,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,792.84 : 464,771.88 = 185,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,792.84/464,771.88 = 185,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,792.84x = 464,771.88 × 185,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,792.84x = 86,396,370,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,396,370,409.70/336,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,526.74

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