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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,845.08, 464,845.26 and 185,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,845.08, 464,845.26 and 185,941 is: 256,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,845.08 : 464,845.26 = 185,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,845.08/464,845.26 = 185,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,845.08x = 464,845.26 × 185,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,845.08x = 86,433,792,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,433,792,489.66/336,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,598.06

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