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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,828.08, 464,821.80 and 185,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,828.08, 464,821.80 and 185,924 is: 256,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,828.08 : 464,821.80 = 185,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,828.08/464,821.80 = 185,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,828.08x = 464,821.80 × 185,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,828.08x = 86,421,528,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,528,343.20/336,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,574.60

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