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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,027.10, 466,482.90 and 185,062.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,027.10, 466,482.90 and 185,062.71 is: 255,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,027.10 : 466,482.90 = 185,062.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,027.10/466,482.90 = 185,062.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,027.10x = 466,482.90 × 185,062.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,027.10x = 86,328,589,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,328,589,642.66/338,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,389.55

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