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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,090.55, 466,544.32 and 185,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,090.55, 466,544.32 and 185,130.55 is: 255,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,090.55 : 466,544.32 = 185,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,090.55/466,544.32 = 185,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,090.55x = 466,544.32 × 185,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,090.55x = 86,371,606,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371,606,560.98/338,090.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,468.86

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