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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,816, 464,806.12 and 185,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,816, 464,806.12 and 185,913.04 is: 256,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,816 : 464,806.12 = 185,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,816/464,806.12 = 185,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,816x = 464,806.12 × 185,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,816x = 86,413,518,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,413,518,779.80/336,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,560.02

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