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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,089.86, 466,543.36 and 185,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,089.86, 466,543.36 and 185,129.86 is: 255,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,089.86 : 466,543.36 = 185,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,089.86/466,543.36 = 185,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,089.86x = 466,543.36 × 185,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,089.86x = 86,371,106,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371,106,920.73/338,089.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,467.90

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