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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,352.54, 466,946.07 and 185,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,352.54, 466,946.07 and 185,391 is: 255,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,352.54 : 466,946.07 = 185,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,352.54/466,946.07 = 185,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,352.54x = 466,946.07 × 185,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,352.54x = 86,567,598,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567,598,863.37/338,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,850.30

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