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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,808, 464,795.08 and 185,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,808, 464,795.08 and 185,905.04 is: 256,548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,808 : 464,795.08 = 185,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,808/464,795.08 = 185,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,808x = 464,795.08 × 185,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,808x = 86,407,747,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,407,747,939.20/336,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,548.98

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