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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,320.64, 466,875.34 and 185,351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,320.64, 466,875.34 and 185,351.38 is: 255,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,320.64 : 466,875.34 = 185,351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,320.64/466,875.34 = 185,351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,320.64x = 466,875.34 × 185,351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,320.64x = 86,535,986,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,535,986,926.40/338,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,780.98

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