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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,054, 466,496.78 and 185,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,054, 466,496.78 and 185,062.86 is: 255,377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,054 : 466,496.78 = 185,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,054/466,496.78 = 185,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,054x = 466,496.78 × 185,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,054x = 86,331,228,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,331,228,287.59/338,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,377.04

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