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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,322.90, 466,885.59 and 185,366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,322.90, 466,885.59 and 185,366.89 is: 255,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,322.90 : 466,885.59 = 185,366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,322.90/466,885.59 = 185,366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,322.90x = 466,885.59 × 185,366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,322.90x = 86,545,130,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,545,130,044.49/338,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,806.30

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