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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,228.83, 466,762.47 and 185,267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,228.83, 466,762.47 and 185,267.01 is: 255,672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,228.83 : 466,762.47 = 185,267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,228.83/466,762.47 = 185,267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,228.83x = 466,762.47 × 185,267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,228.83x = 86,475,688,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,475,688,252.72/338,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,672.14

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