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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,180.01, 466,696.79 and 185,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,180.01, 466,696.79 and 185,224.65 is: 255,614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,180.01 : 466,696.79 = 185,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,180.01/466,696.79 = 185,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,180.01x = 466,696.79 × 185,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,180.01x = 86,443,748,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,443,748,657.75/338,180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,614.60

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