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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,231.14, 466,740.93 and 185,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,231.14, 466,740.93 and 185,261.43 is: 255,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,231.14 : 466,740.93 = 185,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,231.14/466,740.93 = 185,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,231.14x = 466,740.93 × 185,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,231.14x = 86,469,092,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,469,092,131.33/338,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,650.89

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