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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,062.10, 466,511.27 and 185,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,062.10, 466,511.27 and 185,097.51 is: 255,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,062.10 : 466,511.27 = 185,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,062.10/466,511.27 = 185,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,062.10x = 466,511.27 × 185,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,062.10x = 86,350,073,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350,073,538.45/338,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,426.67

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