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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,270.09, 466,811.34 and 185,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,270.09, 466,811.34 and 185,308.06 is: 255,724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,270.09 : 466,811.34 = 185,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,270.09/466,811.34 = 185,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,270.09x = 466,811.34 × 185,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,270.09x = 86,503,903,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,503,903,801.40/338,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,724.36

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