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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,211.08, 466,714.62 and 185,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,211.08, 466,714.62 and 185,249.96 is: 255,635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,211.08 : 466,714.62 = 185,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,211.08/466,714.62 = 185,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,211.08x = 466,714.62 × 185,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,211.08x = 86,458,864,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,458,864,686.42/338,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,635.81

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