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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,216.91, 466,739.24 and 185,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,216.91, 466,739.24 and 185,264.63 is: 255,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,216.91 : 466,739.24 = 185,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,216.91/466,739.24 = 185,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,216.91x = 466,739.24 × 185,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,216.91x = 86,470,270,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,470,270,303.69/338,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,665.13

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