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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,252.67, 466,783.09 and 185,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,252.67, 466,783.09 and 185,289.44 is: 255,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,252.67 : 466,783.09 = 185,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,252.67/466,783.09 = 185,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,252.67x = 466,783.09 × 185,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,252.67x = 86,489,974,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,489,974,550.43/338,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,696.35

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