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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,994.68, 465,052.74 and 186,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,994.68, 465,052.74 and 186,091.56 is: 256,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,994.68 : 465,052.74 = 186,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,994.68/465,052.74 = 186,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,994.68x = 465,052.74 × 186,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,994.68x = 86,542,389,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,542,389,868.87/336,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,806.40

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