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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,305.62, 466,841.66 and 185,313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,305.62, 466,841.66 and 185,313.22 is: 255,721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,305.62 : 466,841.66 = 185,313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,305.62/466,841.66 = 185,313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,305.62x = 466,841.66 × 185,313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,305.62x = 86,511,931,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,511,931,244.75/338,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,721.24

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