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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,024.31, 466,479.05 and 185,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,024.31, 466,479.05 and 185,059.95 is: 255,385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,024.31 : 466,479.05 = 185,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,024.31/466,479.05 = 185,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,024.31x = 466,479.05 × 185,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,024.31x = 86,326,589,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326,589,669.05/338,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,385.74

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