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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,094.24, 466,566.12 and 185,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,094.24, 466,566.12 and 185,130.96 is: 255,478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,094.24 : 466,566.12 = 185,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,094.24/466,566.12 = 185,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,094.24x = 466,566.12 × 185,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,094.24x = 86,375,833,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,375,833,699.08/338,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,478.57

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