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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,131.72, 466,630.48 and 185,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,131.72, 466,630.48 and 185,178.34 is: 255,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,131.72 : 466,630.48 = 185,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,131.72/466,630.48 = 185,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,131.72x = 466,630.48 × 185,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,131.72x = 86,409,857,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409,857,679.80/338,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,550.88

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