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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,094.56, 466,552.86 and 185,103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,094.56, 466,552.86 and 185,103.43 is: 255,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,094.56 : 466,552.86 = 185,103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,094.56/466,552.86 = 185,103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,094.56x = 466,552.86 × 185,103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,094.56x = 86,360,533,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,360,533,843.00/338,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,433.08

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