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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,070.48, 466,535.88 and 185,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,070.48, 466,535.88 and 185,109.36 is: 255,450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,070.48 : 466,535.88 = 185,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,070.48/466,535.88 = 185,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,070.48x = 466,535.88 × 185,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,070.48x = 86,360,158,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,360,158,163.84/338,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,450.16

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