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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,353.54, 466,947.45 and 185,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,353.54, 466,947.45 and 185,392 is: 255,851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,353.54 : 466,947.45 = 185,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,353.54/466,947.45 = 185,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,353.54x = 466,947.45 × 185,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,353.54x = 86,568,321,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,568,321,650.40/338,353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,851.68

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