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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,955.52, 464,986.36 and 186,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,955.52, 464,986.36 and 186,049.28 is: 256,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,955.52 : 464,986.36 = 186,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,955.52/464,986.36 = 186,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,955.52x = 464,986.36 × 186,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,955.52x = 86,510,377,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,510,377,487.82/336,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,741.24

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