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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,228.14, 466,736.80 and 185,258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,228.14, 466,736.80 and 185,258.43 is: 255,646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,228.14 : 466,736.80 = 185,258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,228.14/466,736.80 = 185,258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,228.14x = 466,736.80 × 185,258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,228.14x = 86,466,926,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,466,926,791.22/338,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,646.76

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