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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,107.76, 466,589.49 and 185,155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,107.76, 466,589.49 and 185,155.97 is: 255,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,107.76 : 466,589.49 = 185,155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,107.76/466,589.49 = 185,155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,107.76x = 466,589.49 × 185,155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,107.76x = 86,391,827,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391,827,279.81/338,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,515.66

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