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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,411.12, 466,982.61 and 185,425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,411.12, 466,982.61 and 185,425.03 is: 255,872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,411.12 : 466,982.61 = 185,425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,411.12/466,982.61 = 185,425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,411.12x = 466,982.61 × 185,425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,411.12x = 86,590,262,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590,262,133.82/338,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,872.98

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