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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,865.24, 464,871.18 and 185,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,865.24, 464,871.18 and 185,959 is: 256,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,865.24 : 464,871.18 = 185,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,865.24/464,871.18 = 185,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,865.24x = 464,871.18 × 185,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,865.24x = 86,446,979,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,446,979,761.62/336,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,621.85

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