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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,260.96, 466,783.66 and 185,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,260.96, 466,783.66 and 185,300.06 is: 255,705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,260.96 : 466,783.66 = 185,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,260.96/466,783.66 = 185,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,260.96x = 466,783.66 × 185,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,260.96x = 86,495,040,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495,040,205.02/338,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,705.06

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