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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,116.78, 466,601.92 and 185,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,116.78, 466,601.92 and 185,164.98 is: 255,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,116.78 : 466,601.92 = 185,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,116.78/466,601.92 = 185,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,116.78x = 466,601.92 × 185,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,116.78x = 86,398,335,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,398,335,184.76/338,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,528.09

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