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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,322.40, 466,884.90 and 185,366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,322.40, 466,884.90 and 185,366.39 is: 255,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,322.40 : 466,884.90 = 185,366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,322.40/466,884.90 = 185,366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,322.40x = 466,884.90 × 185,366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,322.40x = 86,544,768,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544,768,055.19/338,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,805.61

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