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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,091.55, 466,545.70 and 185,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,091.55, 466,545.70 and 185,131.55 is: 255,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,091.55 : 466,545.70 = 185,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,091.55/466,545.70 = 185,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,091.55x = 466,545.70 × 185,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,091.55x = 86,372,328,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,372,328,586.84/338,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,470.24

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