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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,370.21, 466,951.01 and 185,407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,370.21, 466,951.01 and 185,407.16 is: 255,861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,370.21 : 466,951.01 = 185,407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,370.21/466,951.01 = 185,407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,370.21x = 466,951.01 × 185,407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,370.21x = 86,576,057,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576,057,361.44/338,370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,861.94

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