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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,807.96, 464,806.23 and 183,855.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,807.96, 464,806.23 and 183,855.21 is: 253,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,807.96 : 464,806.23 = 183,855.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,807.96/464,806.23 = 183,855.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,807.96x = 464,806.23 × 183,855.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,807.96x = 85,457,047,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,457,047,025.96/336,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,726.33

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