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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,105.13, 466,585.86 and 185,153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,105.13, 466,585.86 and 185,153.33 is: 255,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,105.13 : 466,585.86 = 185,153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,105.13/466,585.86 = 185,153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,105.13x = 466,585.86 × 185,153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,105.13x = 86,389,927,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389,927,570.70/338,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,512.03

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