Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,832.08, 464,827.32 and 185,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336,832.08, 464,827.32 and 185,928 is: 256,580.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,832.08 : 464,827.32 = 185,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,832.08/464,827.32 = 185,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,832.08x = 464,827.32 × 185,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,832.08x = 86,424,413,952.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,424,413,952.96/336,832.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,580.12
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