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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,021.44, 466,469.73 and 185,069.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,021.44, 466,469.73 and 185,069.55 is: 255,396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,021.44 : 466,469.73 = 185,069.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,021.44/466,469.73 = 185,069.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,021.44x = 466,469.73 × 185,069.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,021.44x = 86,329,343,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,329,343,019.72/338,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,396.06

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