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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,325.06, 466,888.47 and 185,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,325.06, 466,888.47 and 185,373 is: 255,814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,325.06 : 466,888.47 = 185,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,325.06/466,888.47 = 185,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,325.06x = 466,888.47 × 185,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,325.06x = 86,548,516,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548,516,349.31/338,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,814.68

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