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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,021.05, 466,474.57 and 185,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,021.05, 466,474.57 and 185,056.69 is: 255,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,021.05 : 466,474.57 = 185,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,021.05/466,474.57 = 185,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,021.05x = 466,474.57 × 185,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,021.05x = 86,324,239,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324,239,003.68/338,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,381.25

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