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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,936.96, 464,976.48 and 186,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,936.96, 464,976.48 and 186,033.60 is: 256,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,936.96 : 464,976.48 = 186,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,936.96/464,976.48 = 186,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,936.96x = 464,976.48 × 186,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,936.96x = 86,501,248,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,501,248,489.73/336,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,728.29

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