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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,323.77, 466,864.92 and 185,361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,323.77, 466,864.92 and 185,361.75 is: 255,787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,323.77 : 466,864.92 = 185,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,323.77/466,864.92 = 185,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,323.77x = 466,864.92 × 185,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,323.77x = 86,538,898,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,538,898,584.81/338,323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,787.23

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