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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,076.32, 466,543.60 and 185,111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,076.32, 466,543.60 and 185,111.73 is: 255,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,076.32 : 466,543.60 = 185,111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,076.32/466,543.60 = 185,111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,076.32x = 466,543.60 × 185,111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,076.32x = 86,362,692,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,362,692,916.43/338,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,453.24

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