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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,075.01, 466,541.79 and 185,110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,075.01, 466,541.79 and 185,110.43 is: 255,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,075.01 : 466,541.79 = 185,110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,075.01/466,541.79 = 185,110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,075.01x = 466,541.79 × 185,110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,075.01x = 86,361,749,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361,749,027.16/338,075.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,451.44

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