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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,907.20, 464,932.08 and 186,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,907.20, 464,932.08 and 186,005.28 is: 256,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,907.20 : 464,932.08 = 186,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,907.20/464,932.08 = 186,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,907.20x = 464,932.08 × 186,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,907.20x = 86,479,821,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,479,821,721.38/336,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,687.37

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