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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,812, 464,800.60 and 185,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,812, 464,800.60 and 185,909.04 is: 256,554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,812 : 464,800.60 = 185,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,812/464,800.60 = 185,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,812x = 464,800.60 × 185,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,812x = 86,410,633,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,410,633,337.42/336,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,554.50

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