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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,875.08, 464,886.66 and 185,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,875.08, 464,886.66 and 185,971 is: 256,639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,875.08 : 464,886.66 = 185,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,875.08/464,886.66 = 185,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,875.08x = 464,886.66 × 185,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,875.08x = 86,455,437,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,455,437,046.86/336,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,639.46

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