Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,864.24, 464,869.80 and 185,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336,864.24, 464,869.80 and 185,958 is: 256,620.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,864.24 : 464,869.80 = 185,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,864.24/464,869.80 = 185,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,864.24x = 464,869.80 × 185,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,864.24x = 86,446,258,268.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,446,258,268.40/336,864.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,620.47
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