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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,044.10, 466,482.35 and 185,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,044.10, 466,482.35 and 185,052.69 is: 255,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,044.10 : 466,482.35 = 185,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,044.10/466,482.35 = 185,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,044.10x = 466,482.35 × 185,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,044.10x = 86,323,814,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,323,814,167.65/338,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,362.59

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