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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,830.08, 464,824.56 and 185,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,830.08, 464,824.56 and 185,926 is: 256,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,830.08 : 464,824.56 = 185,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,830.08/464,824.56 = 185,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,830.08x = 464,824.56 × 185,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,830.08x = 86,422,971,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,422,971,142.56/336,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,577.36

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