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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,219.55, 466,737.37 and 185,256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,219.55, 466,737.37 and 185,256.31 is: 255,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,219.55 : 466,737.37 = 185,256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,219.55/466,737.37 = 185,256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,219.55x = 466,737.37 × 185,256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,219.55x = 86,466,042,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,466,042,905.30/338,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,650.64

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