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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,831.08, 464,825.94 and 185,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,831.08, 464,825.94 and 185,927 is: 256,578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,831.08 : 464,825.94 = 185,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,831.08/464,825.94 = 185,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,831.08x = 464,825.94 × 185,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,831.08x = 86,423,692,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,423,692,546.38/336,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,578.74

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