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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,254.98, 466,785.96 and 185,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,254.98, 466,785.96 and 185,296.20 is: 255,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,254.98 : 466,785.96 = 185,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,254.98/466,785.96 = 185,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,254.98x = 466,785.96 × 185,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,254.98x = 86,493,664,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,493,664,601.35/338,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,705.52

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