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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,069.97, 466,522.13 and 185,105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,069.97, 466,522.13 and 185,105.39 is: 255,437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,069.97 : 466,522.13 = 185,105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,069.97/466,522.13 = 185,105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,069.97x = 466,522.13 × 185,105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,069.97x = 86,355,758,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,355,758,947.43/338,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,437.53

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