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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,106.25, 466,587.42 and 185,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,106.25, 466,587.42 and 185,154.46 is: 255,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,106.25 : 466,587.42 = 185,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,106.25/466,587.42 = 185,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,106.25x = 466,587.42 × 185,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,106.25x = 86,390,739,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,390,739,932.10/338,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,513.58

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