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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,299.43, 466,853.17 and 185,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,299.43, 466,853.17 and 185,343.04 is: 255,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,299.43 : 466,853.17 = 185,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,299.43/466,853.17 = 185,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,299.43x = 466,853.17 × 185,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,299.43x = 86,527,984,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527,984,493.82/338,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,773.37

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