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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,805.35, 464,791.10 and 185,901.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,805.35, 464,791.10 and 185,901.99 is: 256,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,805.35 : 464,791.10 = 185,901.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,805.35/464,791.10 = 185,901.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,805.35x = 464,791.10 × 185,901.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,805.35x = 86,405,589,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,405,589,494.78/336,805.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,544.59

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