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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,304.55, 466,854.61 and 185,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,304.55, 466,854.61 and 185,341.31 is: 255,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,304.55 : 466,854.61 = 185,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,304.55/466,854.61 = 185,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,304.55x = 466,854.61 × 185,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,304.55x = 86,527,444,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527,444,070.23/338,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,767.90

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