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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,337.12, 466,904.98 and 185,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,337.12, 466,904.98 and 185,385.22 is: 255,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,337.12 : 466,904.98 = 185,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,337.12/466,904.98 = 185,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,337.12x = 466,904.98 × 185,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,337.12x = 86,557,282,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,557,282,436.40/338,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,831.47

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