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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,140.96, 466,643.24 and 185,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,140.96, 466,643.24 and 185,187.60 is: 255,563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,140.96 : 466,643.24 = 185,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,140.96/466,643.24 = 185,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,140.96x = 466,643.24 × 185,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,140.96x = 86,416,541,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,416,541,671.82/338,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,563.66

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