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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,219.30, 466,737.03 and 185,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,219.30, 466,737.03 and 185,256.06 is: 255,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,219.30 : 466,737.03 = 185,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,219.30/466,737.03 = 185,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,219.30x = 466,737.03 × 185,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,219.30x = 86,465,863,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,465,863,233.90/338,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,650.30

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