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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,335.11, 466,902.23 and 185,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,335.11, 466,902.23 and 185,383.22 is: 255,828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,335.11 : 466,902.23 = 185,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,335.11/466,902.23 = 185,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,335.11x = 466,902.23 × 185,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,335.11x = 86,555,835,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555,835,561.15/338,335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,828.71

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