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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,130.72, 466,629.10 and 185,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,130.72, 466,629.10 and 185,177.34 is: 255,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,130.72 : 466,629.10 = 185,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,130.72/466,629.10 = 185,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,130.72x = 466,629.10 × 185,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,130.72x = 86,409,135,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409,135,504.59/338,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,549.50

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