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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,022.97, 466,477.21 and 185,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,022.97, 466,477.21 and 185,058.60 is: 255,383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,022.97 : 466,477.21 = 185,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,022.97/466,477.21 = 185,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,022.97x = 466,477.21 × 185,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,022.97x = 86,325,617,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,617,896.54/338,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,383.88

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