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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,261.96, 466,785.04 and 185,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,261.96, 466,785.04 and 185,301.06 is: 255,706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,261.96 : 466,785.04 = 185,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,261.96/466,785.04 = 185,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,261.96x = 466,785.04 × 185,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,261.96x = 86,495,762,704.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495,762,704.14/338,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,706.44

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