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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,956.72, 464,997.98 and 186,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,956.72, 464,997.98 and 186,053.72 is: 256,752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,956.72 : 464,997.98 = 186,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,956.72/464,997.98 = 186,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,956.72x = 464,997.98 × 186,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,956.72x = 86,514,602,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514,602,111.63/336,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,752.87

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