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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,843.08, 464,842.50 and 185,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,843.08, 464,842.50 and 185,939 is: 256,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,843.08 : 464,842.50 = 185,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,843.08/464,842.50 = 185,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,843.08x = 464,842.50 × 185,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,843.08x = 86,432,349,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432,349,607.50/336,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,595.30

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