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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,099.05, 466,562.28 and 185,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,099.05, 466,562.28 and 185,134.51 is: 255,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,099.05 : 466,562.28 = 185,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,099.05/466,562.28 = 185,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,099.05x = 466,562.28 × 185,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,099.05x = 86,376,779,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376,779,092.28/338,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,477.73

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