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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,016.11, 466,462.36 and 185,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,016.11, 466,462.36 and 185,064.21 is: 255,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,016.11 : 466,462.36 = 185,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,016.11/466,462.36 = 185,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,016.11x = 466,462.36 × 185,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,016.11x = 86,325,488,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,488,379.47/338,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,388.68

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