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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,318.39, 466,872.23 and 185,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,318.39, 466,872.23 and 185,349.13 is: 255,777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,318.39 : 466,872.23 = 185,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,318.39/466,872.23 = 185,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,318.39x = 466,872.23 × 185,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,318.39x = 86,534,360,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534,360,426.56/338,318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,777.88

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