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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,057, 466,500.92 and 185,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,057, 466,500.92 and 185,065.86 is: 255,381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,057 : 466,500.92 = 185,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,057/466,500.92 = 185,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,057x = 466,500.92 × 185,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,057x = 86,333,393,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,333,393,950.59/338,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,381.18

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