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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,325.27, 466,866.99 and 185,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,325.27, 466,866.99 and 185,363.25 is: 255,789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,325.27 : 466,866.99 = 185,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,325.27/466,866.99 = 185,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,325.27x = 466,866.99 × 185,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,325.27x = 86,539,982,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,539,982,584.12/338,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,789.30

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