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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,269.09, 466,809.96 and 185,307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,269.09, 466,809.96 and 185,307.06 is: 255,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,269.09 : 466,809.96 = 185,307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,269.09/466,809.96 = 185,307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,269.09x = 466,809.96 × 185,307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,269.09x = 86,503,181,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,503,181,961.22/338,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,722.99

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