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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,056, 466,499.54 and 185,064.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,056, 466,499.54 and 185,064.86 is: 255,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,056 : 466,499.54 = 185,064.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,056/466,499.54 = 185,064.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,056x = 466,499.54 × 185,064.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,056x = 86,332,672,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,332,672,060.16/338,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,379.80

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