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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,242.80, 466,755.13 and 185,250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,242.80, 466,755.13 and 185,250.53 is: 255,634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,242.80 : 466,755.13 = 185,250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,242.80/466,755.13 = 185,250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,242.80x = 466,755.13 × 185,250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,242.80x = 86,466,635,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,466,635,212.72/338,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,634.81

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