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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,978.82, 465,032.91 and 186,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,978.82, 465,032.91 and 186,075.82 is: 256,785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,978.82 : 465,032.91 = 186,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,978.82/465,032.91 = 186,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,978.82x = 465,032.91 × 186,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,978.82x = 86,531,380,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531,380,055.24/336,978.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,785.81

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