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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,309.62, 466,847.18 and 185,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,309.62, 466,847.18 and 185,317.22 is: 255,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,309.62 : 466,847.18 = 185,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,309.62/466,847.18 = 185,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,309.62x = 466,847.18 × 185,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,309.62x = 86,514,821,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514,821,562.44/338,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,726.76

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