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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,053.29, 466,495.78 and 185,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,053.29, 466,495.78 and 185,062.16 is: 255,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,053.29 : 466,495.78 = 185,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,053.29/466,495.78 = 185,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,053.29x = 466,495.78 × 185,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,053.29x = 86,330,717,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,717,381.27/338,053.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,376.06

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