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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,018.94, 466,466.28 and 185,067.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,018.94, 466,466.28 and 185,067.05 is: 255,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,018.94 : 466,466.28 = 185,067.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,018.94/466,466.28 = 185,067.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,018.94x = 466,466.28 × 185,067.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,018.94x = 86,327,535,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,327,535,337.74/338,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,392.60

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