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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,260.74, 466,783.15 and 185,299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,260.74, 466,783.15 and 185,299.59 is: 255,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,260.74 : 466,783.15 = 185,299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,260.74/466,783.15 = 185,299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,260.74x = 466,783.15 × 185,299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,260.74x = 86,494,726,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,494,726,313.91/338,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,704.30

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