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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,271.39, 466,814.71 and 185,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,271.39, 466,814.71 and 185,315.12 is: 255,734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,271.39 : 466,814.71 = 185,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,271.39/466,814.71 = 185,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,271.39x = 466,814.71 × 185,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,271.39x = 86,507,824,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507,824,001.42/338,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,734.97

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