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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,832.28, 464,828.96 and 185,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,832.28, 464,828.96 and 185,929.28 is: 256,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,832.28 : 464,828.96 = 185,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,832.28/464,828.96 = 185,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,832.28x = 464,828.96 × 185,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,832.28x = 86,425,313,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425,313,855.95/336,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,582.63

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