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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,219.18, 466,747.56 and 185,271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,219.18, 466,747.56 and 185,271.47 is: 255,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,219.18 : 466,747.56 = 185,271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,219.18/466,747.56 = 185,271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,219.18x = 466,747.56 × 185,271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,219.18x = 86,475,006,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,475,006,560.11/338,219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,677.42

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