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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,934.12, 464,969.22 and 186,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,934.12, 464,969.22 and 186,031.24 is: 256,723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,934.12 : 464,969.22 = 186,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,934.12/464,969.22 = 186,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,934.12x = 464,969.22 × 186,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,934.12x = 86,498,800,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,498,800,558.43/336,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,723.19

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