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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,336.11, 466,903.60 and 185,384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,336.11, 466,903.60 and 185,384.22 is: 255,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,336.11 : 466,903.60 = 185,384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,336.11/466,903.60 = 185,384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,336.11x = 466,903.60 × 185,384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,336.11x = 86,556,559,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,556,559,701.19/338,336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,830.10

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