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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,103.36, 466,588.37 and 185,139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,103.36, 466,588.37 and 185,139.11 is: 255,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,103.36 : 466,588.37 = 185,139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,103.36/466,588.37 = 185,139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,103.36x = 466,588.37 × 185,139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,103.36x = 86,383,757,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,383,757,187.47/338,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,495.12

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