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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,319.97, 466,874.41 and 185,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,319.97, 466,874.41 and 185,350.71 is: 255,780.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,319.97 : 466,874.41 = 185,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,319.97/466,874.41 = 185,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,319.97x = 466,874.41 × 185,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,319.97x = 86,535,503,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,535,503,374.33/338,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,780.06

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