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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,271.46, 466,815.17 and 185,306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,271.46, 466,815.17 and 185,306.31 is: 255,723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,271.46 : 466,815.17 = 185,306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,271.46/466,815.17 = 185,306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,271.46x = 466,815.17 × 185,306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,271.46x = 86,503,797,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,503,797,067.99/338,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,723.02

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