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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,810, 464,797.84 and 185,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,810, 464,797.84 and 185,907.04 is: 256,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,810 : 464,797.84 = 185,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,810/464,797.84 = 185,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,810x = 464,797.84 × 185,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,810x = 86,409,190,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409,190,632.79/336,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,551.74

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