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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,833.08, 464,828.70 and 185,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,833.08, 464,828.70 and 185,929 is: 256,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,833.08 : 464,828.70 = 185,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,833.08/464,828.70 = 185,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,833.08x = 464,828.70 × 185,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,833.08x = 86,425,135,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425,135,362.30/336,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,581.50

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