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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,068.08, 466,519.56 and 185,103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,068.08, 466,519.56 and 185,103.48 is: 255,434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,068.08 : 466,519.56 = 185,103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,068.08/466,519.56 = 185,103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,068.08x = 466,519.56 × 185,103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,068.08x = 86,354,394,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,354,394,044.07/338,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,434.92

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