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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,337.07, 466,905.13 and 185,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,337.07, 466,905.13 and 185,381.06 is: 255,825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,337.07 : 466,905.13 = 185,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,337.07/466,905.13 = 185,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,337.07x = 466,905.13 × 185,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,337.07x = 86,555,365,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,555,365,120.86/338,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,825.84

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