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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,960.98, 464,993.97 and 186,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,960.98, 464,993.97 and 186,054.74 is: 256,748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,960.98 : 464,993.97 = 186,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,960.98/464,993.97 = 186,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,960.98x = 464,993.97 × 186,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,960.98x = 86,514,332,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514,332,189.92/336,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,748.81

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