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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,872.24, 464,880.80 and 185,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,872.24, 464,880.80 and 185,966 is: 256,631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,872.24 : 464,880.80 = 185,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,872.24/464,880.80 = 185,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,872.24x = 464,880.80 × 185,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,872.24x = 86,452,022,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452,022,852.80/336,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,631.48

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