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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,332.34, 466,893.52 and 185,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,332.34, 466,893.52 and 185,369.31 is: 255,806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,332.34 : 466,893.52 = 185,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,332.34/466,893.52 = 185,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,332.34x = 466,893.52 × 185,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,332.34x = 86,547,729,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,547,729,182.45/338,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,806.85

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