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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,317.97, 466,871.65 and 185,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,317.97, 466,871.65 and 185,348.71 is: 255,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,317.97 : 466,871.65 = 185,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,317.97/466,871.65 = 185,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,317.97x = 466,871.65 × 185,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,317.97x = 86,534,055,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534,055,557.14/338,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,777.30

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