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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,023.30, 466,472.22 and 185,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,023.30, 466,472.22 and 185,071.20 is: 255,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,023.30 : 466,472.22 = 185,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,023.30/466,472.22 = 185,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,023.30x = 466,472.22 × 185,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,023.30x = 86,330,573,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,573,522.06/338,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,398.29

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