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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,093.96, 466,549.02 and 185,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,093.96, 466,549.02 and 185,133.96 is: 255,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,093.96 : 466,549.02 = 185,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,093.96/466,549.02 = 185,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,093.96x = 466,549.02 × 185,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,093.96x = 86,374,067,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,374,067,606.72/338,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,473.56

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