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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,256.90, 466,788.62 and 185,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,256.90, 466,788.62 and 185,298.12 is: 255,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,256.90 : 466,788.62 = 185,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,256.90/466,788.62 = 185,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,256.90x = 466,788.62 × 185,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,256.90x = 86,495,054,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495,054,186.64/338,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,708.17

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