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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,937.78, 464,983.71 and 183,985.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,937.78, 464,983.71 and 183,985.69 is: 253,905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,937.78 : 464,983.71 = 183,985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,937.78/464,983.71 = 183,985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,937.78x = 464,983.71 × 183,985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,937.78x = 85,550,348,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,550,348,723.11/336,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,905.48

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