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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,954.48, 464,984.88 and 186,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,954.48, 464,984.88 and 186,048.24 is: 256,739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,954.48 : 464,984.88 = 186,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,954.48/464,984.88 = 186,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,954.48x = 464,984.88 × 186,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,954.48x = 86,509,618,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,509,618,550.61/336,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,739.78

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