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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,031.98, 466,489.66 and 185,067.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,031.98, 466,489.66 and 185,067.62 is: 255,396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,031.98 : 466,489.66 = 185,067.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,031.98/466,489.66 = 185,067.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,031.98x = 466,489.66 × 185,067.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,031.98x = 86,332,131,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,332,131,130.81/338,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,396.34

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