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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,053.99, 466,496.78 and 185,062.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,053.99, 466,496.78 and 185,062.87 is: 255,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,053.99 : 466,496.78 = 185,062.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,053.99/466,496.78 = 185,062.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,053.99x = 466,496.78 × 185,062.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,053.99x = 86,331,232,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,232,952.56/338,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,377.06

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