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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,221.18, 466,750.32 and 185,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,221.18, 466,750.32 and 185,273.47 is: 255,680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,221.18 : 466,750.32 = 185,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,221.18/466,750.32 = 185,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,221.18x = 466,750.32 × 185,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,221.18x = 86,476,451,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,476,451,410.01/338,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,680.18

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