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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,018.73, 466,471.38 and 185,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,018.73, 466,471.38 and 185,054.37 is: 255,378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,018.73 : 466,471.38 = 185,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,018.73/466,471.38 = 185,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,018.73x = 466,471.38 × 185,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,018.73x = 86,322,568,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,322,568,397.05/338,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,378.06

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