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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,837.06, 464,835.24 and 185,934.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,837.06, 464,835.24 and 185,934.06 is: 256,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,837.06 : 464,835.24 = 185,934.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,837.06/464,835.24 = 185,934.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,837.06x = 464,835.24 × 185,934.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,837.06x = 86,428,703,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,428,703,404.27/336,837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,589.06

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