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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,303.30, 466,852.88 and 185,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,303.30, 466,852.88 and 185,340.06 is: 255,766.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,303.30 : 466,852.88 = 185,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,303.30/466,852.88 = 185,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,303.30x = 466,852.88 × 185,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,303.30x = 86,526,541,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,526,541,253.72/338,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,766.18

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