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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,200.07, 466,699.46 and 185,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,200.07, 466,699.46 and 185,238.93 is: 255,620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,200.07 : 466,699.46 = 185,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,200.07/466,699.46 = 185,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,200.07x = 466,699.46 × 185,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,200.07x = 86,450,908,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,450,908,601.98/338,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,620.61

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