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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,098.05, 466,560.90 and 185,133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,098.05, 466,560.90 and 185,133.51 is: 255,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,098.05 : 466,560.90 = 185,133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,098.05/466,560.90 = 185,133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,098.05x = 466,560.90 × 185,133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,098.05x = 86,376,057,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376,057,045.76/338,098.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,476.35

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