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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,793.24, 464,771.70 and 185,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,793.24, 464,771.70 and 185,887 is: 256,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,793.24 : 464,771.70 = 185,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,793.24/464,771.70 = 185,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,793.24x = 464,771.70 × 185,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,793.24x = 86,395,016,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395,016,997.90/336,793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,522.42

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