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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,975.24, 465,022.92 and 186,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,975.24, 465,022.92 and 186,069 is: 256,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,975.24 : 465,022.92 = 186,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,975.24/465,022.92 = 186,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,975.24x = 465,022.92 × 186,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,975.24x = 86,526,349,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,526,349,701.48/336,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,773.61

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