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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,838.08, 464,835.60 and 185,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,838.08, 464,835.60 and 185,934 is: 256,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,838.08 : 464,835.60 = 185,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,838.08/464,835.60 = 185,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,838.08x = 464,835.60 × 185,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,838.08x = 86,428,742,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,428,742,450.40/336,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,588.40

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