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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,359.77, 466,941.11 and 185,394.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,359.77, 466,941.11 and 185,394.87 is: 255,847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,359.77 : 466,941.11 = 185,394.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,359.77/466,941.11 = 185,394.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,359.77x = 466,941.11 × 185,394.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,359.77x = 86,568,485,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,568,485,459.13/338,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,847.45

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