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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,237.16, 466,749.24 and 185,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,237.16, 466,749.24 and 185,267.44 is: 255,659.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,237.16 : 466,749.24 = 185,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,237.16/466,749.24 = 185,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,237.16x = 466,749.24 × 185,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,237.16x = 86,473,436,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,473,436,816.75/338,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,659.19

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