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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,095.56, 466,554.24 and 185,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,095.56, 466,554.24 and 185,104.43 is: 255,434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,095.56 : 466,554.24 = 185,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,095.56/466,554.24 = 185,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,095.56x = 466,554.24 × 185,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,095.56x = 86,361,256,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361,256,659.28/338,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,434.46

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