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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,030.98, 466,488.28 and 185,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,030.98, 466,488.28 and 185,066.62 is: 255,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,030.98 : 466,488.28 = 185,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,030.98/466,488.28 = 185,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,030.98x = 466,488.28 × 185,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,030.98x = 86,331,409,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,409,249.21/338,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,394.96

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