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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,182.01, 466,699.55 and 185,226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,182.01, 466,699.55 and 185,226.65 is: 255,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,182.01 : 466,699.55 = 185,226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,182.01/466,699.55 = 185,226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,182.01x = 466,699.55 × 185,226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,182.01x = 86,445,194,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,445,194,203.01/338,182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,617.36

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