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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,354.54, 466,948.83 and 185,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,354.54, 466,948.83 and 185,393 is: 255,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,354.54 : 466,948.83 = 185,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,354.54/466,948.83 = 185,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,354.54x = 466,948.83 × 185,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,354.54x = 86,569,044,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,569,044,440.19/338,354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,853.06

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