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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,829.08, 464,823.18 and 185,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,829.08, 464,823.18 and 185,925 is: 256,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,829.08 : 464,823.18 = 185,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,829.08/464,823.18 = 185,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,829.08x = 464,823.18 × 185,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,829.08x = 86,422,249,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,422,249,741.50/336,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,575.98

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