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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,022.44, 466,471.11 and 185,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,022.44, 466,471.11 and 185,070.55 is: 255,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,022.44 : 466,471.11 = 185,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,022.44/466,471.11 = 185,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,022.44x = 466,471.11 × 185,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,022.44x = 86,330,064,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,064,886.81/338,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,397.44

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