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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,052.91, 466,495.26 and 185,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,052.91, 466,495.26 and 185,061.78 is: 255,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,052.91 : 466,495.26 = 185,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,052.91/466,495.26 = 185,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,052.91x = 466,495.26 × 185,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,052.91x = 86,330,445,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,445,273.51/338,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,375.54

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