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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,052.99, 466,495.40 and 185,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,052.99, 466,495.40 and 185,061.87 is: 255,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,052.99 : 466,495.40 = 185,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,052.99/466,495.40 = 185,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,052.99x = 466,495.40 × 185,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,052.99x = 86,330,511,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,511,070.40/338,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,375.68

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