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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,227.14, 466,735.42 and 185,257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,227.14, 466,735.42 and 185,257.43 is: 255,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,227.14 : 466,735.42 = 185,257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,227.14/466,735.42 = 185,257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,227.14x = 466,735.42 × 185,257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,227.14x = 86,466,203,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,466,203,005.25/338,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,645.37

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