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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,955.59, 464,996.43 and 186,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,955.59, 464,996.43 and 186,052.59 is: 256,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,955.59 : 464,996.43 = 186,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,955.59/464,996.43 = 186,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,955.59x = 464,996.43 × 186,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,955.59x = 86,513,790,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513,790,142.25/336,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,751.31

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