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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,811, 464,799.22 and 185,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,811, 464,799.22 and 185,908.04 is: 256,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,811 : 464,799.22 = 185,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,811/464,799.22 = 185,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,811x = 464,799.22 × 185,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,811x = 86,409,911,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409,911,983.73/336,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,553.12

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