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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,028.08, 466,484.28 and 185,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,028.08, 466,484.28 and 185,063.72 is: 255,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,028.08 : 466,484.28 = 185,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,028.08/466,484.28 = 185,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,028.08x = 466,484.28 × 185,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,028.08x = 86,329,316,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,329,316,178.32/338,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,390.96

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