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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,031.56, 466,489.07 and 185,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,031.56, 466,489.07 and 185,067.20 is: 255,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,031.56 : 466,489.07 = 185,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,031.56/466,489.07 = 185,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,031.56x = 466,489.07 × 185,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,031.56x = 86,331,826,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,826,015.50/338,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,395.76

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