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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,023.31, 466,477.67 and 185,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,023.31, 466,477.67 and 185,058.95 is: 255,384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,023.31 : 466,477.67 = 185,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,023.31/466,477.67 = 185,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,023.31x = 466,477.67 × 185,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,023.31x = 86,325,865,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,865,938.91/338,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,384.36

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