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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,319.22, 466,873.37 and 185,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,319.22, 466,873.37 and 185,349.96 is: 255,779.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,319.22 : 466,873.37 = 185,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,319.22/466,873.37 = 185,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,319.22x = 466,873.37 × 185,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,319.22x = 86,534,960,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,534,960,454.57/338,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,779.03

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