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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,960.48, 464,993.28 and 186,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,960.48, 464,993.28 and 186,054.24 is: 256,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,960.48 : 464,993.28 = 186,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,960.48/464,993.28 = 186,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,960.48x = 464,993.28 × 186,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,960.48x = 86,513,971,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513,971,315.51/336,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,748.12

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