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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,089.36, 466,542.68 and 185,129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,089.36, 466,542.68 and 185,129.37 is: 255,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,089.36 : 466,542.68 = 185,129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,089.36/466,542.68 = 185,129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,089.36x = 466,542.68 × 185,129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,089.36x = 86,370,749,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,370,749,168.15/338,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,467.22

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