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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,866.24, 464,872.56 and 185,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,866.24, 464,872.56 and 185,960 is: 256,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,866.24 : 464,872.56 = 185,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,866.24/464,872.56 = 185,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,866.24x = 464,872.56 × 185,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,866.24x = 86,447,701,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447,701,257.60/336,866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,623.23

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