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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,386.02, 466,977.33 and 185,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,386.02, 466,977.33 and 185,421.12 is: 255,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,386.02 : 466,977.33 = 185,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,386.02/466,977.33 = 185,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,386.02x = 466,977.33 × 185,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,386.02x = 86,587,459,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,587,459,543.21/338,386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,883.68

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