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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,253.73, 466,784.24 and 185,294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,253.73, 466,784.24 and 185,294.95 is: 255,703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,253.73 : 466,784.24 = 185,294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,253.73/466,784.24 = 185,294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,253.73x = 466,784.24 × 185,294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,253.73x = 86,492,762,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492,762,411.59/338,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,703.79

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