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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,105.25, 466,590.96 and 185,140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,105.25, 466,590.96 and 185,140.98 is: 255,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,105.25 : 466,590.96 = 185,140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,105.25/466,590.96 = 185,140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,105.25x = 466,590.96 × 185,140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,105.25x = 86,385,107,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385,107,593.54/338,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,497.68

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