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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,806, 464,792.32 and 185,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,806, 464,792.32 and 185,903.04 is: 256,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,806 : 464,792.32 = 185,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,806/464,792.32 = 185,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,806x = 464,792.32 × 185,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,806x = 86,406,305,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,406,305,256.65/336,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,546.22

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