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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,230.08, 466,756.83 and 185,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,230.08, 466,756.83 and 185,271.30 is: 255,674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,230.08 : 466,756.83 = 185,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,230.08/466,756.83 = 185,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,230.08x = 466,756.83 × 185,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,230.08x = 86,476,644,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,476,644,677.98/338,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.02

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