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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,979.74, 465,029.19 and 186,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,979.74, 465,029.19 and 186,073.50 is: 256,779.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,979.74 : 465,029.19 = 186,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,979.74/465,029.19 = 186,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,979.74x = 465,029.19 × 186,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,979.74x = 86,529,608,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,529,608,985.47/336,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,779.86

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