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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,058.74, 466,506.61 and 185,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,058.74, 466,506.61 and 185,094.14 is: 255,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,058.74 : 466,506.61 = 185,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,058.74/466,506.61 = 185,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,058.74x = 466,506.61 × 185,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,058.74x = 86,347,636,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,347,636,987.00/338,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,421.99

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