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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,322.77, 466,885.41 and 185,366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,322.77, 466,885.41 and 185,366.77 is: 255,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,322.77 : 466,885.41 = 185,366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,322.77/466,885.41 = 185,366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,322.77x = 466,885.41 × 185,366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,322.77x = 86,545,039,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,545,039,064.33/338,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,806.13

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