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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,024.09, 466,478.76 and 185,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,024.09, 466,478.76 and 185,059.72 is: 255,385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,024.09 : 466,478.76 = 185,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,024.09/466,478.76 = 185,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,024.09x = 466,478.76 × 185,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,024.09x = 86,326,429,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326,429,988.62/338,024.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,385.44

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