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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,865, 464,873.72 and 185,963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,865, 464,873.72 and 185,963.08 is: 256,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,865 : 464,873.72 = 185,963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,865/464,873.72 = 185,963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,865x = 464,873.72 × 185,963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,865x = 86,449,348,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,449,348,782.26/336,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,629.06

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