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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,021.94, 466,470.42 and 185,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,021.94, 466,470.42 and 185,070.05 is: 255,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,021.94 : 466,470.42 = 185,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,021.94/466,470.42 = 185,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,021.94x = 466,470.42 × 185,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,021.94x = 86,329,703,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,329,703,952.92/338,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,396.75

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