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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,837.08, 464,834.22 and 185,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,837.08, 464,834.22 and 185,933 is: 256,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,837.08 : 464,834.22 = 185,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,837.08/464,834.22 = 185,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,837.08x = 464,834.22 × 185,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,837.08x = 86,428,021,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,428,021,027.26/336,837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,587.02

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