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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,252.73, 466,782.86 and 185,293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,252.73, 466,782.86 and 185,293.95 is: 255,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,252.73 : 466,782.86 = 185,293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,252.73/466,782.86 = 185,293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,252.73x = 466,782.86 × 185,293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,252.73x = 86,492,040,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492,040,384.93/338,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,702.42

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