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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,196.36, 466,719.42 and 185,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,196.36, 466,719.42 and 185,242.92 is: 255,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,196.36 : 466,719.42 = 185,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,196.36/466,719.42 = 185,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,196.36x = 466,719.42 × 185,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,196.36x = 86,456,468,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,456,468,181.51/338,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,639.85

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