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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,832.08 : 464,827.32 = 185,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,832.08/464,827.32 = 185,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,832.08x = 464,827.32 × 185,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,832.08x = 86,424,413,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424,413,952.96/336,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,580.12

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