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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,220.05, 466,738.07 and 185,256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,220.05, 466,738.07 and 185,256.81 is: 255,651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,220.05 : 466,738.07 = 185,256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,220.05/466,738.07 = 185,256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,220.05x = 466,738.07 × 185,256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,220.05x = 86,466,405,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,466,405,027.47/338,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,651.33

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