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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,052.54, 466,494.74 and 185,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,052.54, 466,494.74 and 185,061.41 is: 255,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,052.54 : 466,494.74 = 185,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,052.54/466,494.74 = 185,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,052.54x = 466,494.74 × 185,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,052.54x = 86,330,174,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,174,568.51/338,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,375.02

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