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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,304.05, 466,853.92 and 185,340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,304.05, 466,853.92 and 185,340.81 is: 255,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,304.05 : 466,853.92 = 185,340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,304.05/466,853.92 = 185,340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,304.05x = 466,853.92 × 185,340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,304.05x = 86,527,083,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527,083,221.12/338,304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,767.21

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