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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,089.55, 466,542.94 and 185,129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,089.55, 466,542.94 and 185,129.55 is: 255,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,089.55 : 466,542.94 = 185,129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,089.55/466,542.94 = 185,129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,089.55x = 466,542.94 × 185,129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,089.55x = 86,370,884,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,370,884,422.17/338,089.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,467.48

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