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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,036, 466,495.18 and 185,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,036, 466,495.18 and 185,071.64 is: 255,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,036 : 466,495.18 = 185,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,036/466,495.18 = 185,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,036x = 466,495.18 × 185,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,036x = 86,335,028,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335,028,014.70/338,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,401.87

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