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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,058, 466,502.30 and 185,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,058, 466,502.30 and 185,066.86 is: 255,382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,058 : 466,502.30 = 185,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,058/466,502.30 = 185,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,058x = 466,502.30 × 185,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,058x = 86,334,115,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,115,843.78/338,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,382.56

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