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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,104.36, 466,589.75 and 185,140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,104.36, 466,589.75 and 185,140.11 is: 255,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,104.36 : 466,589.75 = 185,140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,104.36/466,589.75 = 185,140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,104.36x = 466,589.75 × 185,140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,104.36x = 86,384,477,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,384,477,639.87/338,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,496.49

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