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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,019.44, 466,466.97 and 185,067.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,019.44, 466,466.97 and 185,067.55 is: 255,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,019.44 : 466,466.97 = 185,067.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,019.44/466,466.97 = 185,067.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,019.44x = 466,466.97 × 185,067.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,019.44x = 86,327,896,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,327,896,036.15/338,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,393.29

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