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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,842.08, 464,841.12 and 185,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,842.08, 464,841.12 and 185,938 is: 256,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,842.08 : 464,841.12 = 185,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,842.08/464,841.12 = 185,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,842.08x = 464,841.12 × 185,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,842.08x = 86,431,628,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,431,628,170.56/336,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,593.92

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