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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,196.07, 466,693.94 and 185,234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,196.07, 466,693.94 and 185,234.93 is: 255,615.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,196.07 : 466,693.94 = 185,234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,196.07/466,693.94 = 185,234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,196.07x = 466,693.94 × 185,234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,196.07x = 86,448,017,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,448,017,436.94/338,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,615.09

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