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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,128.72, 466,626.33 and 185,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,128.72, 466,626.33 and 185,175.34 is: 255,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,128.72 : 466,626.33 = 185,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,128.72/466,626.33 = 185,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,128.72x = 466,626.33 × 185,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,128.72x = 86,407,688,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,407,688,144.14/338,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,546.73

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