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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,318.97, 466,873.03 and 185,349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,318.97, 466,873.03 and 185,349.71 is: 255,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,318.97 : 466,873.03 = 185,349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,318.97/466,873.03 = 185,349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,318.97x = 466,873.03 × 185,349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,318.97x = 86,534,780,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534,780,717.32/338,318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,778.68

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