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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,022.56, 466,476.65 and 185,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,022.56, 466,476.65 and 185,058.20 is: 255,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,022.56 : 466,476.65 = 185,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,022.56/466,476.65 = 185,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,022.56x = 466,476.65 × 185,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,022.56x = 86,325,325,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,325,933.36/338,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,383.33

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