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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,335.61, 466,902.92 and 185,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,335.61, 466,902.92 and 185,383.72 is: 255,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,335.61 : 466,902.92 = 185,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,335.61/466,902.92 = 185,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,335.61x = 466,902.92 × 185,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,335.61x = 86,556,196,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,556,196,927.03/338,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,829.40

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