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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,330.52, 466,903.44 and 185,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,330.52, 466,903.44 and 185,379.84 is: 255,828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,330.52 : 466,903.44 = 185,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,330.52/466,903.44 = 185,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,330.52x = 466,903.44 × 185,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,330.52x = 86,554,485,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,554,485,002.65/338,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,828.19

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