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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,043.72, 466,495.74 and 185,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,043.72, 466,495.74 and 185,079.96 is: 255,407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,043.72 : 466,495.74 = 185,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,043.72/466,495.74 = 185,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,043.72x = 466,495.74 × 185,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,043.72x = 86,339,012,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,339,012,899.37/338,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,407.83

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