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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,933.12, 464,967.84 and 186,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,933.12, 464,967.84 and 186,030.24 is: 256,721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,933.12 : 464,967.84 = 186,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,933.12/464,967.84 = 186,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,933.12x = 464,967.84 × 186,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,933.12x = 86,498,078,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498,078,867.48/336,933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,721.81

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