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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,327.64, 466,891.86 and 185,375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,327.64, 466,891.86 and 185,375.70 is: 255,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,327.64 : 466,891.86 = 185,375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,327.64/466,891.86 = 185,375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,327.64x = 466,891.86 × 185,375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,327.64x = 86,550,405,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,550,405,371.80/338,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,818.31

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