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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,987.24, 465,039.54 and 186,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,987.24, 465,039.54 and 186,081 is: 256,790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,987.24 : 465,039.54 = 186,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,987.24/465,039.54 = 186,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,987.24x = 465,039.54 × 186,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,987.24x = 86,535,022,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,535,022,642.74/336,987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,790.21

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