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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,940.16, 464,971.84 and 186,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,940.16, 464,971.84 and 186,033.28 is: 256,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,940.16 : 464,971.84 = 186,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,940.16/464,971.84 = 186,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,940.16x = 464,971.84 × 186,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,940.16x = 86,500,236,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,500,236,502.84/336,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,722.85

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