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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,827.08, 464,821.30 and 185,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,827.08, 464,821.30 and 185,924.04 is: 256,575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,827.08 : 464,821.30 = 185,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,827.08/464,821.30 = 185,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,827.08x = 464,821.30 × 185,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,827.08x = 86,421,453,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,453,974.05/336,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,575.14

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