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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,978.24, 465,023.76 and 186,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,978.24, 465,023.76 and 186,072 is: 256,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,978.24 : 465,023.76 = 186,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,978.24/465,023.76 = 186,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,978.24x = 465,023.76 × 186,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,978.24x = 86,527,901,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527,901,070.72/336,978.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,775.93

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