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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,112.69, 466,589.36 and 185,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,112.69, 466,589.36 and 185,148.08 is: 255,500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,112.69 : 466,589.36 = 185,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,112.69/466,589.36 = 185,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,112.69x = 466,589.36 × 185,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,112.69x = 86,388,121,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,388,121,819.48/338,112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,500.97

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