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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,389.02, 466,981.47 and 185,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,389.02, 466,981.47 and 185,424.12 is: 255,887.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,389.02 : 466,981.47 = 185,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,389.02/466,981.47 = 185,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,389.02x = 466,981.47 × 185,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,389.02x = 86,589,628,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,589,628,131.06/338,389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,887.82

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