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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,195.88, 466,693.68 and 185,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,195.88, 466,693.68 and 185,234.74 is: 255,614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,195.88 : 466,693.68 = 185,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,195.88/466,693.68 = 185,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,195.88x = 466,693.68 × 185,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,195.88x = 86,447,882,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447,882,002.34/338,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,614.83

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