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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,879.16, 464,851.38 and 185,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,879.16, 464,851.38 and 185,975.08 is: 256,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,879.16 : 464,851.38 = 185,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,879.16/464,851.38 = 185,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,879.16x = 464,851.38 × 185,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,879.16x = 86,450,772,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,450,772,583.61/336,879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,622.50

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