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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,873.24, 464,882.18 and 185,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,873.24, 464,882.18 and 185,967 is: 256,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,873.24 : 464,882.18 = 185,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,873.24/464,882.18 = 185,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,873.24x = 464,882.18 × 185,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,873.24x = 86,452,744,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452,744,368.06/336,873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,632.86

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