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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,863.25, 464,871.42 and 185,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,863.25, 464,871.42 and 185,960.25 is: 256,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,863.25 : 464,871.42 = 185,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,863.25/464,871.42 = 185,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,863.25x = 464,871.42 × 185,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,863.25x = 86,447,605,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447,605,481.06/336,863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,625.22

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