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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,216.06, 466,743.24 and 185,268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,216.06, 466,743.24 and 185,268.35 is: 255,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,216.06 : 466,743.24 = 185,268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,216.06/466,743.24 = 185,268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,216.06x = 466,743.24 × 185,268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,216.06x = 86,472,747,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,472,747,614.74/338,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,673.10

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