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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,039, 466,499.32 and 185,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,039, 466,499.32 and 185,074.64 is: 255,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,039 : 466,499.32 = 185,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,039/466,499.32 = 185,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,039x = 466,499.32 × 185,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,039x = 86,337,193,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,337,193,709.24/338,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,406.01

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