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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,874.08, 464,885.28 and 185,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,874.08, 464,885.28 and 185,970 is: 256,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,874.08 : 464,885.28 = 185,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,874.08/464,885.28 = 185,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,874.08x = 464,885.28 × 185,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,874.08x = 86,454,715,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,454,715,521.60/336,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,638.08

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