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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,359.22, 466,917.27 and 185,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,359.22, 466,917.27 and 185,369.30 is: 255,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,359.22 : 466,917.27 = 185,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,359.22/466,917.27 = 185,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,359.22x = 466,917.27 × 185,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,359.22x = 86,552,127,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,552,127,497.81/338,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,799.52

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