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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,955.48, 464,986.26 and 186,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,955.48, 464,986.26 and 186,049.24 is: 256,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,955.48 : 464,986.26 = 186,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,955.48/464,986.26 = 186,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,955.48x = 464,986.26 × 186,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,955.48x = 86,510,340,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,340,283.44/336,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,741.16

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