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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,181.01, 466,698.17 and 185,225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,181.01, 466,698.17 and 185,225.65 is: 255,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,181.01 : 466,698.17 = 185,225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,181.01/466,698.17 = 185,225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,181.01x = 466,698.17 × 185,225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,181.01x = 86,444,470,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,444,470,965.93/338,181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,615.98

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