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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,107.25, 466,588.80 and 185,155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,107.25, 466,588.80 and 185,155.46 is: 255,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,107.25 : 466,588.80 = 185,155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,107.25/466,588.80 = 185,155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,107.25x = 466,588.80 × 185,155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,107.25x = 86,391,463,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391,463,894.85/338,107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,514.97

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