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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,979.24, 465,025.14 and 186,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,979.24, 465,025.14 and 186,073 is: 256,777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,979.24 : 465,025.14 = 186,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,979.24/465,025.14 = 186,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,979.24x = 465,025.14 × 186,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,979.24x = 86,528,622,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,528,622,875.22/336,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,777.31

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