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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,807, 464,793.70 and 185,904.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,807, 464,793.70 and 185,904.04 is: 256,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,807 : 464,793.70 = 185,904.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,807/464,793.70 = 185,904.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,807x = 464,793.70 × 185,904.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,807x = 86,407,026,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,407,026,596.55/336,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,547.60

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